Job opening: Trial Attorney
Salary: $139 395 - 191 900 per year
Published at: Jun 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-42
Legal Careers | Trial Attorney | United States Department of Justice
Duties
About the Office
The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department's efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security. NSD is responsible for supervising the enforcement of all federal criminal laws related to counterterrorism and counterespionage, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. NSD also serves as the Department of Justice's liaison to the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and represents the government and the USIC before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. NSD advises the Attorney General regarding all matters of national security policy.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
- May require completion of one year probationary period
- COVID vaccination status may be requested for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia and have at least 2.5 years of post-J.D. legal experience to be qualified at the GS-14 or 4 more years to be qualified at the GS-15 level. Applicants should have an interest in national security matters and have superior academic credentials, writing and analytic skills. Significant experience in litigation is desirable.
Applicants must also be able to qualify for a TS/SCI security clearance.
It is the policy of the National Security Division to request a three-year commitment for all attorney positions.
Contacts
- Address National Security Division
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
- Name: Kelly Massey
- Email: [email protected]
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