Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice (Department) reestablished the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) as a standalone office in October 2021 to address the access-to-justice crisis in the criminal and civil justice system. ATJ's mission is to make real the promise of equal justice for all.
This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 6 months, with possibility to extend).
This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 6 months, with possibility to extend). Eligible candidates must be a current permanent competitive or excepted service federal employee.
Duties
As 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.
The duties and responsibilities for a 0301 Policy Advisor for White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable Detail Opportunity (NTE 6 months) generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Policy Advisor will work on various policy and programmatic issues to expand access to justice through interagency collaboration and make federal programs that serve low income and marginalized communities on issues such as healthcare, housing, consumer fraud, and safety more effective through collaboration with legal aid.
The work will include, but not limited to, coordinating of large interagency meetings and committee meetings, preparing annual reports, engaging with internal and external stakeholders such as civil legal aid providers, and developing presentations and technical assistance to member agencies. The policy advisor will work under the direction of the Director of ATJ and the Executive Director of LAIR.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
You may be required to undergo a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
This vacancy announcement is open ONLY to permanent Federal Employees in the Competitive and Excepted Service.
This would be a 6-month detail.
This position could be performed virtually.
We are open to considering individuals for part-time detail positions.
This is a non-reimbursable detail assignment so salary and benefits will be paid by the home office.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
Applicants with bachelor's or other postsecondary degree are preferred.
Familiarity with access-to-justice issues, civil legal aid, grant programs, and interagency work is preferred.
The applicant must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Initiative, creativity, diplomacy, and commitment to racial equity are valued.
Education
Additional information
About the Office:
The U.S. Department of Justice (Department) reestablished the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) as a standalone office in October 2021 to address the access-to-justice crisis in the criminal and civil justice system. ATJ's mission is to make real the promise of equal justice for all. ATJ aims to achieve this core mission by promoting access to judicial systems through legal assistance and counsel; pursuing data-driven, stakeholder-informed and innovative approaches to judicial process; and by promoting accountability and reform of legal systems with the goal of creating a more holistic and equitable approach to justice. The three strategic pillars of ATJ are to: 1) promote justice system accessibility; 2) accelerate justice system innovation; and 3) safeguard justice system integrity.
In 2021, President Biden issued a Memorandum reinvigorating the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (LAIR). LAIR convenes 28 federal agencies to improve coordination among federal programs and increase availability of meaningful access to justice for individuals and families, regardless of wealth and status. Through interagency collaboration and stakeholder engagement, LAIR develops policy recommendations that improve access to justice in federal, state, local, tribal, and international jurisdictions, and advance relevant evidence-based research, data collection, and analysis of civil legal and indigent defense, and promulgate best practices. Additionally, LAIR assists with implementation of Goal 16 of the United Nation's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development and provide access to justice for all.
Additional Requirements: Applicants are encouraged to seek supervisory approval prior to applying to this detail opportunity.
This vacancy is open to current Federal employees. See below for more information:
CURRENT PERMANENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: on a permanent appointment in the competitive or excepted service.
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REASONABLE ACCOMODATION STATEMENT: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/manual-and-procedures-providing-reasonable-accommodation
DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications described above.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.
Required Documents
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
You must submit your most recent SF 50 and you must submit a detailed resume containing the following information:
Official position title;
Employer name and contact information;
Start and end dates (including month and year);
A detailed list of duties & accomplishments,
Your highest salary (or grade/step) achieved; and
The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
How to Apply
Application Process: All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above via email to ATJ.Applicants@usdoj.gov with the subject line "Policy Advisor Detail Opportunity."
This opportunity is only open to current competitive and excepted service federal employees. We encourage you to seek supervisor approval before submitting your materials.
Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
Agency contact information
Nichole Miller
Phone
202-701-5394
Email
Nichole.Miller2@usdoj.gov
Address
Office for Access To Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
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