DutiesAssisting LD personnel in activities related to the full range of pre-trial through post-trial proceedings. This involves substantial interaction with federal, state, and local prosecutors as well as civil attorneys, providing legal advice related to discovery and Giglio requirements, preparing affidavits, representing LD employees in depositions, preparing LD personnel for legal proceedings and attending legal proceedings with LD personnel as requested;Real-Time and effective legal guidance, advice and support for immediate operational and investigative issues involving the LD;Identifying and addressing gaps in legislation impacting forensic science disciplines;Providing legal policy guidance related to the FBI LD and forensic science;Providing training to LD examiners on all legal issues affecting LD personnel and forensic science, including conducting moot court exercises;Representing the FBI OGC and LD during interactions with other agencies and the U.S.
Department of Justice on legal issues surrounding forensic science, and working cooperatively with other agencies to establish inter-agency agreements.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U. S. citizenMust be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearanceSelectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; andProof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association QualificationsDemonstrated experience as a criminal prosecutor, defense attorney, or civil litigatorAbility to perform superior legal and factual analysesExcellent legal research, legal writing, interpersonal, and organizational skillsExperience developing and implementing legal policies and proposalsDemonstrated experience in teaching or training others This experience, if applicable, should be highlighted in the application materials.The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
EducationPositive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association.
Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.
) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D.
attorney experiencegS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience. Additional informationAs the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Application Process:Note: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application.
All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks; and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you.
Help Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application. Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic ThinkingCommunicationGovernance and Legal JurisprudenceLeadershipOral/Written CommunicationResearch.