GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
ATTORNEY ADVISOR
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Office of the General Counsel
Vacancy Announcement #OAG-13-074
*Salary range: 13/14 $84,029-102,605
This position is located in the Government of the District of Columbia, Office of the Attorney General, working for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), in the Office of the General Counsel. OSSE is the State Education Agency (SEA) for the District of Columbia, representing the District of Columbia in all matters before the US Department of Education. As the SEA for the District of Columbia, OSSE is charged with a broad spectrum of responsibilities under both federal and local law ranging from pre-k, to secondary education and post -secondary education. OSSE attorneys address state level issues such as federal and local grants and contracts, specialized education; state athletics; student transportation; charter school finance and enforcement actions. The agency establishes state level policies, and is responsible for licensing child development facilities as well as postsecondary institutions located in the District of Columbia. The agency provides administrative and legal support to the Education Licensure Commission and works closely with the State Board of Education.
In supporting OSSE, an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel will research and advise on complex, critical and sensitive legal issues interpreting federal and District case law. An attorney in OSSE OGC, must be detail oriented, and will assist OSSE’s development of rules, regulations and policies, as well as legislative proposals. In addition, attorneys often represent OSSE in administrative enforcement and defense litigation matters, conducted before the District’s Office of Administrative Hearings, and Office of Employee Appeals. OSSE OGC attorneys work on document production; and assist OAG in the defense of the agency in federal as well as District courts. An attorney in this office will be required to handle urgent, sensitive and confidential matters. He/she must enjoy complex issues requiring extensive research and drafting memoranda on a quick turnaround basis.
The successful candidate for this position must be barred in the District of Columbia or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar within 180 days of the date of appointment. The candidate must have expert knowledge of administrative law, and experience in litigation, experience and knowledge in the area of education law preferred; candidate must have excellent writing and research skills and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
This position is a 13-month term appointment, subject to agency renewal. The position is within the Collective Bargaining Unit. Candidates for the position shall be subject to a background check.
* Salary in this range will be based on applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume, writing sample, performance evaluation for the prior year, and statement of interest summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position. Please submit your materials to Kim McDaniel, Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring, 441 4th Street N.W., Suite 1100 South, Washington, DC. 20001. The position shall remain open until filled. Screening of applications will begin on September 24, 2013.
Kim McDaniel
Director of EEO, Recruitment and Hiring
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS / GS-12 to GS-15
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/CIVIL DIVISION, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION BRANCH
FRAUD SECTION
About the Office: The Fraud Section of the Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, represents the United States in federal district courts in civil matters concerning fraud against the Government as well as areas including conflict of interest, bribery, and public corruption. The largest subject area of work is application of the False Claims Act to allegations of fraud against the Government, which includes fraud against Government healthcare programs, fraud by Government contractors, and fraud against a variety of other Government programs.
Opportunity Offered: The Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking several qualified, experienced attorneys for positions in the Fraud Section located in Washington, D.C. The incumbent will represent the United States in civil matters alleging fraud against the Government and in other civil matters concerning conflict of interest, bribery, and public corruption.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least one year of post-J.D. experience (three years or more of post-J.D. experience preferred) and be a U.S. citizen. The ideal candidate should anticipate working on fast-paced, complex litigation, have an exceptional academic background, and feel comfortable in a courtroom setting. Judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable.
Travel: This position requires frequent travel.
Salary Information: Grade and salary range is GS-12 to GS-15 ($74,872 to $155,500), depending upon experience.
Location: Washington, DC
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a resume or current OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter, and a writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages) to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Attorney Applicants
c/o Liza Brennan
Room 9027
601 D Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
Materials may also be e-mailed as attachments in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to Liza.Brennan@usdoj.gov.
E-mail is strongly preferred; no telephone calls. Applications should be submitted as early as possible as offers will be extended on a rolling basis, but, in any event, no applications will be accepted after September 27, 2013. Cover letters should note whether the applicant has previously applied for a position in the Fraud Section.
Internet Sites: For more information about the Civil Division and the Commercial Litigation Branch, visit the Justice Department web site at:http://www.usdoj.gov/civil/index.html. Other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html
Instructors, Cleveland-Marshall Law
CM Law is looking for diverse, local attorneys who might be interested in teaching the following courses at C|M|LAW in the spring semester: (1) Agency and Partnership and (2) Labor Law. Please get this out to the Asian and South Pacific bar and any other groups and have interested persons contact me. The law school is interested in and needs more diversity among its faculty and this is a great opportunity for lawyers wishing to explore the academic side of the law. Warmest regards,
Sonali B. Wilson
Sonali B. Wilson
General Counsel
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
Administration Center, Suite 327
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone No.: 216/687-3543
Fax No.: 216/687-3736
Email: s.b.wilson@csuohio.edu
Attorney-Advisor, Department of Homeland Security
The following USAJobs link is provided for a new job posting to your website. This Attorney Advisor (Technology Programs) position is with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel, in Washington, DC and closes on Monday, September 30, 2013. Please note the specific method for applying for this position.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/351079300
Donna Schepanski
Office of the General Counsel
Department of Homeland Security
(202) 282-9436 (Office)
(202) 617-0927 (BB)