The Office of International Affairs (OIA) returns fugitives to face justice, transfers sentenced persons to serve their sentences in their home countries, and obtains essential evidence for criminal investigations and prosecutions worldwide by working with domestic partners and foreign counterparts to facilitate the cooperation necessary to enforce the law, advance public safety, and achieve justice.

Duties

OIA is hiring one or more Associate Directors to supervise the Office's various Regional and Designated Teams to assist in the leadership and management of the Office. Associate Directors supervise teams of attorneys and International Affairs Specialists (IASs), manage voluminous caseloads assigned to their teams, work closely with U.S. prosecutors, the State Department, domestic law enforcement agencies, and foreign officials, and report under the supervision of the Deputy Directors and Director. Associate Director responsibilities will include: Supervision of a team, including effective management of team caseload often in excess of 1,000 extradition and/or mutual legal assistance (international evidence gathering) cases, assigning cases and country responsibility within the team, evaluating attorney and IAS performance; Providing legal and policy guidance to team members, and to federal, state and foreign prosecutors and law enforcement agents on matters of extradition, mutual legal assistance, treaty law and international law enforcement cooperation; Development of effective and cordial relationships with the State Department, U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal law enforcement agencies involved in international cases; assuring appropriate and timely coordination with other Divisions and Departments on operational and policy matters; Approving arrest of international fugitives, both in the U.S. and abroad, based on legal sufficiency, compliance with treaty, and U.S. and DOJ policies; Oversight of litigation in U.S. and foreign courts involving extradition and mutual legal assistance cases and related issues, and development of policy and procedural guidance to address developments in foreign and U.S. law in the area of international criminal practice; Participation in the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral law enforcement treaties, and organizing and leading regular consultations with most active treaty partners to assure effective implementation of treaties and resolution of recurrent problems; and Preparing in conjunction with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and litigating components of DOJ, requests to Division and Department leadership for use of sensitive operational techniques. 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.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have successfully completed the supervisory/managerial probationary period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: preparing court papers and materials, presentations and other written material involving or addressing unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting complex civil or criminal litigation (to include appellate practitioners); analyzing cases for legal sufficiency; and providing expert, specialized advice and consultation. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of U.S. criminal law and practice, as well as of foreign law and procedures for international cooperation; Significant experience in the fields of international legal assistance and extradition, the application and interpretation of bilateral and multilateral law enforcement treaties, and the application of U.S. case law and statutes; In-depth familiarity with U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and the work of the Department of State and U.S. embassies and embassy personnel; Significant experience in reviewing attorney work product; Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with federal and state prosecutors, federal law enforcement officials, officials of the State Department, Department of Homeland Security and U.S. regulatory agencies; Excellent written and oral communication skills; and Ability to operate in a high stress environment and to make decisions and recommendations in urgent circumstances involving multiple stakeholders.

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree.

Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.

Contacts

• Address Office of International Affairs c/o Human Resources 1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 30004 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (202) 514-0361
• Email: [email protected]