Job opening: Attorney-Advisor
Salary: $117 962 - 191 900 per year
Published at: Jul 17 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:
https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/attorney-advisor-gs-0905-131415-2
Legal Careers | Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-13/14/15 | United States Department of Justice
Duties
About the Office
The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security, including protecting our national assets from state-sponsored threats to the private sector. 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 DOJ'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 1.5 or more years of post-J.D. professional experience to be qualified at the GS-13; 2.5 or more years of post-J.D. professional experience to be qualified at the GS-14; or 4 or more years of post-J.D. professional experience to be qualified at the GS-15 level. Applicants must also have superior academic credentials, writing and analytic skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Applicants with experience in FOIA, national security, law enforcement or prosecution matters are preferred.
Candidates selected for an attorney position with NSD are expected to make a three-year commitment to NSD.
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the National Security Division.
Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.
Contacts
- Address National Security Division
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
- Name: Viketa Edwards
- Email: [email protected]
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