The United States Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) manages the responsibilities related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which includes coordinating and implementing policy development and compliance government-wide for FOIA, processing FOIA requests and adjudicating all administrative appeals from denials. OIP attorneys may be assigned/reassigned to any one of several distinct but inter-related teams based mission-critical office needs.

Duties

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. As a Attorney Advisor (General) GS-0905-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Processing high-visibility and highly complex FOIA requests for DOJ senior leadership office records, including processing those records pursuant to court deadlines; Reviewing records in-depth for consultation and disclosure determinations; Drafting declarations and Vaughn indices, drafting or reviewing court filings, and assisting in the formulation of litigation strategies and legal arguments; Coordinating and collaborating with litigators in the Civil division and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, Department senior leadership office stakeholders, and other agency contacts; Negotiating request scope and processing schedules with FOIA plaintiffs through assigned litigation counsel; Providing instructional training and guidance to various federal agencies regarding compliance with FOIA; Conducting legal research and providing legal advice involving inquiries and assignments related to the FOIA; Developing a mastery of assigned area(s) of expertise and updating corresponding section(s) of the United States of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act; Providing expert advice and guidance to agency personnel and DOJ litigators concerning the application of the FOIA; Presenting or teaching at OIP training programs and events; and Maintaining awareness of developments in FOIA and Privacy Act law, regulation, and 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
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to hold a security clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI security level.
• This position requires the incumbent to submit a Confidential Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing in any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 1 year post-J.D. experience prior to your start date. (Please note that the time from selection of an applicant to the start date is typically about 3 months.) No exceptions can be made regarding the required one year of experience) Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that applicants have knowledge of and a demonstrated interest in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and have administrative law and/or civil litigation experience. Candidates must have at least one year FOIA processing / FOIA litigation experience to qualify at the GS-13 grade level; at least two years experience to qualify at GS-14 level; and at least three years experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information Policy 441 G Street, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Laurie Day
• Phone: 202-514-4386
• Email: [email protected]