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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Senior Counsel, Government Information Practices (Attorney-Advisor General)

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Counsel for Government Information Practices, located at INSCOM, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role involves serving as the principal legal advisor on issues related to Government Information Practices, including FOIA, PA, and HIPAA, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal legal advisor on Government Information Practices to include, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Civil Liberties, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Assists with development of training on Government Information Practices, which familiarizes personnel with the requirements of FOIA, PA, HIPAA and other privacy legislation and regulations

Provides legal advice to FOIA/PA officials, commanders, and supervisors on requests for records under the FOIA and PA

Provides oral or written legal advice concerning any issue pending legal review by the Administrative Law Branch, to include (but not limited to) financial liability investigations

Provides advice and guidance on the INSCOM Privacy and Civil Liberties Program to ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements

Ensures compliance with procedures set forth in Army Regulation 27-40, Army Litigation

Qualification

Legal expertiseFOIA knowledgePrivacy Act knowledgeCivil Liberties knowledgeFederal Records knowledgeFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureLegal document draftingBar membershipOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Must be a member in good standing of the bar of any State, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD)

Applicant must have 2 or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position

Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience

Knowledge of legal principles of governmental information programs and processes that gives the incumbent the ability to provide legal counsel and services to and/or interface directly with top officials within and outside the Command, to include officials of the other Federal and DoD Agencies, Intelligence Community Partners, and Private Industry/Civilians

Possess legal expertise and knowledge of regarding the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Federal Records statues, executive orders, and current case law

Professional knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Expert knowledge of Government information practices, the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act of 1974, the Civil Liberties Act, and the Federal Records Act statues, Executive Orders and case law

Ability to plan and organize work assignments

Expert ability to communicate orally and in writing

Ability to produce clear and concise legal documents

Preferred

Official law school transcript and an official statement of relative standing in class

Official certificate showing that you are a member in good standing of the bar

A sworn (notarized) statement from you that your fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction to the best of your knowledge, or if either has been challenged, a sworn (notarized) statement concerning the facts and circumstances, together with any explanation that you deem appropriate may be submitted

Examples of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Advanced In-Hire may be authorized.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized.

Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.