Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL - CIVIL LITIGATION SECTION
Attorney
Arlington, VA 22202
United States
About the Office:
The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Chief Counsel, as a general attorney within the Civil Litigation Section. This section is located in Arlington, Virginia, provides legal advice and support to DEA management and field offices worldwide.
Job Description:
The attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance in the following areas that impact the Diversion Program: Bivens, Title VII, FTCA, and other civil matters in the Federal Courts involving DEA and its employees. The attorney will also be responsible for representing DEA before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and for providing legal counsel to DEA management in a variety of personnel/employment law and other civil matters.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years of post J.D. legal experience or at least 1 year of post-law school judicial clerkship experience. Applicants must also have 1) excellent academic credentials; 2) strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills; 3) superior legal research and analytical skills; and 4) a demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly-demanding environment. Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret security clearance.
Salary: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary within the GS-14 position ($108,887 - $141,555) to GS-15 ($128,082 - $160,300).
Travel: Travel required.
Application Process: Applicants must submit a detailed resume, a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and a professional legal writing sample to:
Drug Enforcement Administration, Headquarters
Office of Chief Counsel
ATTN: Bettie E. Goldman, Deputy Chief Counsel
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Applications must be received by May 13th, 2016. No telephone calls or emails please.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2016
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Number of Positions: 1