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Attorney Advisor, Office of Information Policy, DOJ

Monday, February 15, 2021 5:43 PM | SABA DC Communications (Administrator)

Job Description: 

OIP is hiring multiple FOIA Attorneys to work on OIP’s Administrative Appeals Staff.  The incumbent will perform varied legal work involving the interpretation and application of laws, executive orders, regulations, precedents, and agency practices relating to the FOIA. Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Recommending proposed actions to be taken in the adjudication of administrative FOIA appeals by evaluating actions taken by Department of Justice components in processing initial FOIA requests;
  • Conducting legal research and providing legal advice involving inquiries and assignments related to the application of FOIA access laws;
  • Developing a mastery of assigned area(s) of expertise and updating corresponding section(s) of the United States Department of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act;
  • Providing expert advice and guidance to agency personnel concerning the application of the FOIA;
  • Providing instructional training and guidance to various federal Departments regarding compliance with the FOIA; and
  • Providing written and oral legal advice to litigators, or infrequently serving as litigators in defending certain FOIA lawsuits.

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SABA-DC 

Our goal is to address the needs and concerns of the South Asian American legal community in Washington, D.C. while providing our members with the knowledge and support necessary to reach their personal and professional goals.


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South Asian Bar Association of Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. 20035


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