This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Office of Justice Programs (OJP). The incumbent functions as an Attorney Advisor, well-versed in statutes, orders, rules, and regulations affecting OJP and its program and business offices; and is responsible for providing legal advice to OJP on agency operations.

Duties

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal assistance and advice to OJP's program and business offices on all legal issues arising from OJP's role in providing federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems, increase knowledge about crime and related issues, and assist crime victims. OGC advises on legal questions, problems and issues of nationwide concern, as well as provides legal advice and guidance on all agency operations. OGC is also responsible for administering the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act for all OJP's program offices. Duties include: Provides legal advice on matters arising from the operations of OJP in the areas of grants and cooperative agreements, appropriations, contracts and procurement, privacy and disclosure, employment and labor, and other areas under the purview of OJP and its component offices. Serves as legal advisor on the plans and operations of several related programs or activities. Drafts and/or reviews proposed legislation, regulations, and policies. Prepares written documents including legal memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, and implementation recommendations that effectively analyze the relevant factual and legal issues, explain the application of legal principles and precedents, and justify recommendations or conclusions. Advises on and represents OJP in cases of noncompliance, administrative denials, and other administrative actions under the statutes administered by OJP. Serves as OJP counsel with the Department of Justice litigating divisions and United States Attorneys' Offices on OJP cases in federal court. Represents OJP in labor and employment matters. Addresses difficult legal questions lacking clearly applicable precedents due to the newness of the program or the novelty of the issue. Replies to requests for legal advice or interpretations of laws and regulations arising out of the day-to-day operations of agency programs. Participates in task forces and working groups in a specialty area. Serves on inter- and intra-agency committees and attends meetings to provide legal advice related to a variety of policy matters. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• This appointment is subject to completion of a 2-year trial period.
• This position requires active bar membership (any jurisdiction) in good standing.
• Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Grade 14 Applicant must: Possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). Have a minimum of 2 1/2 years of post J.D. legal experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience in employment, equal employment opportunity, and/or labor management law, or federal procurement practice, preferred, but not required. Grade 15 Applicant must: Possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). Have a minimum of 4 years of post J.D. legal experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience in employment, equal employment opportunity, and/or labor management law, or federal procurement practice, preferred, but not required. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Contacts

• Address Office of the General Counsel 810 7th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: Bradley Mitchell
• Email: [email protected]