USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Senior Level Attorney
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $226K/yr
5+ years expThe Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), under delegation from the Attorney General, provides authoritative legal advice to the President and all executive branch agencies. The Senior Counsel serves in OLC, which involves drafting legal opinions, resolving legal disputes, and reviewing legislation's constitutionality.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advises, orally and in writing, about questions under the surveillance and cyber statutes, such as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Stored Communications Act; other statutes bearing on the national security, besides those statutes dealing with surveillance and cyber matters; executive orders, such as Executive Order 12333; and constitutional provisions, such as the Fourth Amendment
The incumbent personally handles these matters and occasionally directs a team of attorneys
Provides a wide knowledge and experience in these fields as well as others in more general practice of the Office
Other areas of knowledge and expertise may include the separation of powers, administrative law, appointments and removals, and congressional oversight
Familiar with how questions in all of these fields are handled in the context of Executive Orders and proposed legislation
Consults with senior lawyers in other components of the Department, the Office of the Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, and in General Counsel offices in the Executive Branch
Leads special projects and initiatives, as assigned by a Deputy Assistant Attorney General, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, or the Assistant Attorney General for OLC
Ensures compliance with Departmental policies, regulations, and applicable laws
Qualification
Required
Law Degree (J.D. or LL.B) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and possess at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience
Be an active member of the bar in good standing a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge about, statutes bearing on the national security, such as those dealing with cyber and surveillance matters; national security issues arising under the Constitution; and executive orders or directives dealing with national security issues
Demonstrated experience in other areas of the Office's practice, such as separation of powers, administrative law, appointment and removals, or congressional oversight
Demonstrated experience with establishing and maintaining effective relationships with components or agencies within the government, or comparable demonstrated ability to establish and maintain such relationships
You must be a United States Citizen or National
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position
You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file
Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines
You may be required to complete a one-or two-year probationary period
You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met
DOJ uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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