Trial Attorney
Department of Justice
Washington DC
Summary
This is a public notice Flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USAJOBS. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link: Experienced Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice, http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/experienced-trial-attorney-gs-905-1415-2
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Duties
The Foreign Agents Registration Action (FARA) Unit of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) in the National Security Division (NSD) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of FARA. FARA was enacted in 1938. FARA requires certain agents of foreign principals who are engaged in political activities or other activities specified under the statute to make periodic public disclosure of their relationship with the foreign principal, as well as activities, receipts and disbursements in support of those activities. Disclosure of the required information facilitates evaluation by the government and the American people of the activities of such persons in light of their function as foreign agents.
The attorney for this position will focus on administering and enforcing FARA. The attorney's FARA responsibilities will include preparing for and leading civil litigation, conducting inspections, and drafting advisory opinions.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
May require completion of one year probationary period
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 2.5 years of post J.D. professional experience to be qualified at the GS-14 or 4 or more years to be qualified at the GS-15 level. Applicants should have an interest in civil litigation and have superior academic credentials, writing and analytical skills.
Applicants must also be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.
It is the policy of the National Security Division to request a three-year commitment for all attorney positions.
Additional information
Salary and grade level determinations are made based on the number of years of qualifying experience and current salary level. The salary ranges for this position are GS-14 ($132,368 -$172,075) and GS-15 ($155,700 – $183,500).
Travel: Periodic travel will be required.
Number of Positions: One or more
Relocation Expenses: No
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Application Process:
To apply for a Trial Attorney position with the FARA Unit, please submit a resume and a cover letter (highlighting your relevant experience), a writing sample not to exceed 10 pages which exhibits your own written advocacy skills), and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if available), to:
FARAattorneyvacan[email protected] with the subject line "Attorney Vacancy."
No telephone calls please.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Required Documents
Interested candidates should submit all of the following:
- Cover letter (highlighting relevant experience),
- Resume (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial),
- Unofficial law school transcript,
- Professional legal writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages),
- Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar,
- Performance appraisal (if a current federal employee) issued within the last 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect, and
- Copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if a current federal employee).
Email: FARAattorneyvacan[email protected] with the subject line "Attorney Vacancy."
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To apply for a Trial Attorney position with the FARA Unit, please submit a resume and a cover letter (highlighting your relevant experience), a writing sample not to exceed 10 pages which exhibits your own written advocacy skills), and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if available), to:
FARAattorneyvacan[email protected] with the subject line "Attorney Vacancy."
Agency contact information
Viketa EdwardsViketa Edwards
Address
National Security Division
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
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Next steps
More information on the postion can be found at: Experienced Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice
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