Clarification from the agency

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About the Office:

The Justice Management Division (JMD) is the administrative arm of the Department of Justice, headed by the Assistant Attorney General for Administration (AAG/A). The JMD Office of the General Counsel (OGC) functions as "in-house" counsel to the AAG/A, JMD managers, and senior Department leadership on a wide variety of matters relating to the organization, management, and administration of the Department. OGC attorneys advise JMD and Department management in areas such as appropriations, budget and financial management, agency organizational management, personnel, vacancies and appointments, labor and employment, procurement and government contracts, access to government records (FOIA and Privacy Act), security, information technology, property, audits, travel, and delegations of authority. OGC attorneys also litigate in administrative forums and assist litigating divisions and U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAOs) when JMD matters are in the federal courts.

Job Description:

This position reports to a JMD Deputy General Counsel. However, the incumbent also has significant collaborative interaction with the General Counsel, attorney colleagues in the office, and managers throughout JMD and the Department. The work of the attorney selected for this position involves research, review, and analysis of relevant statutes, regulations, administrative and judicial decisions, and other applicable authorities to defend the agency in administrative litigation and to provide legal advice or opinions to Department of Justice managers and offices to assist them to formulate administrative policy or to make difficult management decisions; providing written advice on the legal ramifications of new or proposed regulations; and reviewing agency policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, recommending changes, as necessary.

The attorney chosen for this position may have opportunities to conduct or be involved in litigation, including representing the Department of Justice in bid protests at the Government Accountability Office, contract disputes at the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, employment discrimination matters at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, personnel and whistleblower matters at the Merit Systems Protection Board, and, as appropriate, to assist litigating divisions and USAOs when JMD matters are in the federal courts. The selectee may have opportunities to advise contracting personnel on an ongoing basis about Department procurements, and JMD managers on an ongoing basis regarding employment issues. The selectee may also have opportunities for involvement in cooperative work with attorneys and executives of other components and agencies regarding matters, initiatives, or projects of mutual concern or interagency responsibility.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 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.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

OGC is looking for candidates with experience in one or more of OGC's practice areas, as listed above.

The Office is interested in candidates with demonstrated ability to efficiently and thoroughly research and incisively analyze a wide variety of complex issues; to express themselves clearly and persuasively in oral and written presentations; to exercise sound judgment; to manage a workload consisting of a number of varied projects, without specific guidelines and often with short deadlines; and to contribute to and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Applicants must be United States citizens, have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state (or the District of Columbia), and have no less than four years post-J.D. legal experience.

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, interested individuals must submit the following documents via email to: JMDOGC_employment@usdoj.gov

• Cover letter that highlights qualifications and interest in the position;
• Resume, highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above;
• Copy of J.D. or equivalent degree (official transcript with conferred status is acceptable);
• Proof of active bar membership;
• Most recent SF-50;
• A statement indicating whether you are or have been a political appointee in the past five (5) years (if applicable);
• A list of at least three professional references;
• A brief writing sample or part of a longer writing sample (not exceeding 10 pages) that is exclusively or primarily the applicant's work and includes legal analysis; and
• Copy of most recent performance appraisal or rating (federal employees only).

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.

Application Process:

To apply, interested individuals must submit the following documents via email to: JMDOGC_employment@usdoj.gov

• Cover letter that highlights qualifications and interest in the position;
• Resume, highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above;
• Copy of J.D. or equivalent degree (official transcript with conferred status is acceptable);
• Proof of active bar membership;
• Most recent SF-50;
• A statement indicating whether you are or have been a political appointee in the past five (5) years (if applicable);
• A list of at least three professional references;
• A brief writing sample or part of a longer writing sample (not exceeding 10 pages) that is exclusively or primarily the applicant's work and includes legal analysis; and
• Copy of most recent performance appraisal or rating (federal employees only).

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

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