The Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS) oversees the Department's program to combat organized crime by investigating and prosecuting significant domestic and international organized crime groups in conjunction with Strike Force Units and U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country, and prosecuting Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and violent crime cases against dangerous street gangs operating on regional and national levels.

Duties

The Violent Crime and Racketeering Section of the Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney with supervisory and management skills to serve as a Deputy Chief who will oversee the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Review Unit. The Deputy Chief for RICO will: Assists in the operation of the RICO Review Unit, including the assignment, review and approval of charging documents that include RICO or VICAR charges, drafting and reviewing policy documents and legislative proposals, and providing legal guidance to attorneys as needed. Gives advice and assistance to Assistant United States Attorneys, Litigation Unit trial attorneys, and Section management on complex questions of law and Departmental policy, including assistance in the drafting of charging instruments, motions, briefs, and jury instructions as requested. Assists in the supervision of the Section's "Swat teams", which conduct legal research, draft motions and, when necessary, argues those motions for Litigation Unit trial attorneys with pending trial dates. Serve as a subject matter expert, participating in, and/or providing advice on, activities related to the statutes and subject matters assigned to VCRS, including the RICO and VICAR statutes, the Juvenile Delinquency Act, and firearms offenses. Serve as the Section's Appellate Counsel, including the drafting or review of significant or substantial motions. 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: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with prosecuting RICO, CCE or other complex conspiracy matters. Criminal litigation experience. Trial experience in U.S. District Courts. Trial experience in State or local courts. Experience with the federal judiciary.

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 Violent Crime and Racketeering Section c/o Human Resources 1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20004 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (202) 514-0361
• Email: [email protected]