Senior Counsel to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

Office of the Inspector General; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 152 000 - 228 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework eligible

Résumé du poste

The Office of the Inspector General (DOJ) seeks a Senior Counsel to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations in Washington, DC. The role provides expert legal guidance, reviews investigative reports, and supports the development of procedural reforms impacting DOJ operations.

The incumbent advises on complex legal issues, coordinates with senior leaders and investigative staff, and may handle high-visibility matters with strategic planning and litigation input.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing in the United States or a US territory.

Responsabilités

• Advise on legal and policy matters affecting the OIG and DOJ investigations.
• Oversee, review and edit INV reports and correspondence requiring IG approval.
• Provide expert direction to staff conducting investigations of fraud, abuse and misconduct.
• Advise on substantive legal matters in investigations or litigation of sensitive cases.
• Coordinate with AIG, Deputy AIG, investigators and staff on investigative strategy.

Connaissances

Legal analysis

Policy advice

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Law degree (JD)

Description du poste

Senior Counsel to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Inspector General
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, in Washington, DC. The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to detect and deter fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct in the Department of Justice (DOJ). In addition, the OIG assists DOJ managers in promoting integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of DOJ programs and operations.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of Senior Counsel to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations include: Makes legal and policy recommendations based upon research, analysis and the evaluation of expert information. The incumbent uses legal training, practical experience and knowledge of OIG and Department personnel and activities to advise INV on matters affecting the mission of the OIG and the efficiency of the department of Justice.

Oversees, reviews, and edits INV reports and correspondence requiring the Inspector General's approval. These materials include INV investigations, Attorney General reports, semiannual reports, Congressional reports and other reports. Provides expert direction to staff conducting investigations of alleged violations of fraud, abuse, and integrity laws that govern DOJ employees, operations, grantees, and contractors.

The Senior Counsel provides expert advice and input in the identification of significant violations of policies or procedures of the Department that become evident in the course of inquiries and assists in developing procedural reform recommendations that may have significant impact on organizational operations. Handles cases assigned by the AIG, which in the AIG's opinion require the attention of a senior member of the staff.

Such cases include those involving sensitive, highly-visible issues; facts that are difficult to develop and prove; or matters of a precedent-setting nature. The Senior Counsel works with the AIG, Deputy AIG, criminal investigators, and other staff in the planning of investigative strategy and tactics. The Senior Counsel also performs other special projects and assignments for the AIG and the Inspector General.

Advises the AIG on substantive legal matters encountered in the investigation or litigation of the office's sensitive cases. The Senior Counsel brings to the attention of the AIG matters of concern, recommends changes in strategy, and if required, prepares other options for the AIG's consideration. The incumbent negotiates resolutions to problems, particularly those involving the coordination of legal strategy.

Provides expert legal advice and counsel to INV staff in support of law enforcement activities. The incumbent ensures staff compliance in the proper completion and filing of subpoenas and other documents in law enforcement matters or cases under review by appropriate legal authorities. The Senior Counsel reviews INV reports and legal documents prepared by staff for soundness of substance and compliance with policy, Department regulations, and applicable law.

The incumbent provides legal advice and counsel on OIG law enforcement policies, procedures, and practices. Utilizes a high level of expertise to write and/or edit information on programs, policies, functions and research. The incumbent will prepare probing and innovative analyses that explain complex issues with broad impact. The Senior Counsel will prepare written products that are characterized by substantial breadth and depth and cover many different issues.

Receives and reviews information or allegations concerning conduct of Department employees that may be in violation of laws or of Department regulations, orders and applicable standards of conduct. The incumbent advises the AIG and INV staff on a recommended course of action in response. The Senior Counsel also provides INV input on Department and congressional inquiries.

Represents INV in meetings within the OIG Front Office, other OIG Divisions, Department leadership, Department components, subject matter experts, Congressional staff, and the public. The Senior Counsel provides information, answers questions, coordinates activities, resolves differences, and achieves agreements relating to INV activities.

Communicates information that is extremely technical, complicated and/or sensitive to others so it is comprehensive enough so they can form opinions and base decisions on that information.

Requirements & Education

The candidate must have a law degree from an accredited law school program and must be a member of a bar in good standing, in the United States or a Territory of the United States. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Inspector General, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.