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A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with people who are passionate about immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts.  Our firm commitment to quality and best practices is supported by technological innovation that benefits our clients and staff.

More information at https://www.fragomen.com/careers/opportunities/business-immigration-associate-17 

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is hiring in its Criminal Division in Richmond.  This position will primarily focus on white-collar and fraud cases, but may involve some general crimes.  Please consider applying.   The application deadline is Friday, March 12^th.  Please see the link below for more information. 

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/assistant-united-states-attorney-1213

Seeking Legislative Counsel for House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship seeks a hard-working lawyer with significant experience in immigration and nationality law to serve as legislative counsel.  

Responsibilities include:  serving as a resource for Democratic Members of the Judiciary Committee on matters involving immigration law and policy; drafting legislation; coordinating hearings and witnesses; preparing Members for hearings and markups; drafting statements, memos, and briefing materials; and providing guidance to other offices within the Democratic Caucus on immigration-related matters.

A strong background in immigration law and policy is required. Exceptional writing skills, sound political judgment, and the ability to work closely and collaboratively with other congressional offices and advocacy organizations are essential.  The ideal candidate will have Capitol Hill experience and a minimum of five years of experience in immigration law. 

The Committee strives to ensure that our staff represents the diversity of the country’s population; candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to JDEM.Job@mail.house.gov.  Please include “Immigration Counsel” in the subject line.

Attorney Advisor

Job Description: 

OPR is seeking an experienced attorney for its headquarters in the Main Justice building at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The attorney will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing allegations of misconduct and, where appropriate, conducting a thorough investigation of the allegations, including witness interviews and reviewing documents, and preparing a comprehensive report addressing the allegations and setting forth OPR’s findings and conclusions. The attorney may also be assigned special projects.

Job Description: 

This position reports to the Section's Deputy Chief for Policy. Policy Unit attorneys serve the interests of the Department by interacting with the interagency, particularly the State Department, Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Department of Defense and other federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies to develop, implement and monitor the implementation of national and international drug strategies pertaining to the Controlled Substances Act, and the 1961, 1971, and 1988 United Nations Drug Conventions.  Policy Unit Attorneys also monitor, study, and advise the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, the Chief of NDDS, and other policymakers within DOJ regarding the aforementioned statutes and treaties, and draft legislative or administrative amendments if needed, to address emerging drug trends requiring supplemental legislation, administrative scheduling changes, or other additional laws or regulations. Policy Unit attorneys directly advise litigation teams in ongoing civil or criminal cases, and in some instances directly serve on trial teams; assist foreign governments in drafting effective counter-narcotics legislation; and are also responsible for appellate litigation arising from decisions of the DEA Administrator, both through briefs and oral argument before United States Courts of Appeal. 

Policy Unit attorneys also respond to inquiries from multiple sources, including United States Attorney’s Offices, relating to substantive and procedural litigation matters and policy matters.

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-497

Trial Attorney

Job Description: 

The Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking experienced attorneys to provide expert legal advice and guidance on employment law matters. The individuals selected for these positions will serve as agency experts in personnel and employment law matters, including advising on disciplinary and other adverse actions, and will be responsible for administrative litigation before the EEOC and MSPB.

As a Trial Attorney (Employment Law), GS-0905-14/15, duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a legal consultant and an expert on employment law issues concerning USTP operations.
• Providing senior management with expert legal advice and substantive recommendations regarding employee conduct standards, investigations of misconduct, and proposed disciplinary actions.
• Representing the USTP in actions before the federal District Court, MSPB, the EEOC, and other proceedings before an administrative body or a person having quasi-judicial power and providing litigation support to Department of Justice counsel who represent the USTP and its personnel in employment law matters before the federal District Court.
• Providing legal review of grievances and other employee complaints, claims, allegations and issues of entitlement.
• Reviewing for legal sufficiency proposed adverse actions, other disciplinary measures, and other personnel actions based on misconduct and performance and ensuring actions are supported by admissible evidence or documentation and that the action is in full compliance with personnel laws, regulations, and applicable case law.
• Providing advice and training on all aspects of employee relations and employment law.
• Formulating legal policies, procedures, and objectives related to employee relations and employment law.
• Proactively recommending improvements to the USTP's employee relations and equal employment opportunity programs, in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Department and USTP policies.
• Providing legal assistance and advice in other areas of law including ethics, the Privacy Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Description: 

The incumbent will serve as a Trial Attorney in the MIMF Unit and, as such, will independently direct, conduct, and monitor investigations, prepare for and conduct trials, and advise on pleadings and other court filings.

Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the MIMF Unit, the incumbent:

• Evaluates reports of potential criminal violations of the commodities, securities, and financial fraud laws from both internal and outside sources to determine whether investigation is warranted.
• In collaboration other Trial Attorneys and unit managers, carries out and develops effective investigations and prosecutions. Recommends charging decisions, proposes dispositions, and navigates assigned cases through all phases, including grand jury proceedings, pretrial litigation and motions hearings, trials, plea hearings, sentencing hearings, and post-conviction proceedings before U.S. District Courts across the country.
• Routinely leads teams of federal agents from the FBI, USPIS, IRS, FDIC-OIG, and others.
• Drafts legal process and utilizes domestic and international evidence collection tools, including subpoenas, search warrants, and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties.
• Advises on strategy and legal complexities, and in developing litigation priorities, policy, and legislative recommendations.
• Partners with and leads Assistant U.S. Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies in the development, management, and trial of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions. 
• Conducts investigations in parallel to federal agencies including, but not limited to, SEC and CFTC; works with consultants and experts; analyzes relevant data and evidence.
• Collaborates with foreign prosecutors and foreign law enforcement officers on international investigations. 
• Represents the United States in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level officials. Participates in discussions with opposing counsel for defendants and in the formulation of settlements often having far-reaching legal consequences.
• Advises and consults with the Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Section Chief, et al., reporting on the status of all cases and matters related to civil/criminal remedies.

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-495 

Multiple openings at multiple locations with the Department of the Navy's Office of the General Counsel. Interested candidates can use the below link for more information and to apply.

https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/pages/Attorneys.aspx

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement in Washington, DC is seeking to hire talented and committed attorneys interested in complex and challenging work
to help the Division carry out its primary mission of protecting investors and U.S. markets.

Enforcement staff attorneys are responsible for conducting investigations dealing with difficult and complex matters involving all aspects of the securities market. Typical duties include:

➤ developing investigative or litigation plans;

➤ drafting subpoenas and requests for documents, and questioning witnesses through interviews, testimony, or depositions;

➤ evaluating evidence to demonstrate whether sufficient evidence exists to prove violations of federal securities laws;

➤ participating in all aspects of litigation in federal court and administrative proceedings.

Click here for more insight into careers with the SEC’s Division of Enforcement

Visit USAJOBS to apply.

Legal Director - The Role

In coordination with the Executive Director, the Legal Director makes high-level strategic and vision decisions. The Legal Director coordinates and supports our independent and largely self-directed legal team, and oversees the day-to-day operations, systems, and processes of our programmatic work. The Legal Director works with the leadership team to manage and optimize the organization’s overall internal functioning and growth, which includes ensuring our team has the tools and resources they need to be happy, engaged, and successful in their roles. The Legal Director also oversees external partner management and helps build the organization’s external network.

Attorney - The Role

The attorney will be responsible for leading a subset of Justice Catalyst Law’s litigation and non-litigation projects. The attorney will work in collaboration with our team to generate and investigate new projects and cases. Pursuant to JCL’s management philosophy, the attorney will have the opportunity to build meaningful leadership capacity by developing internal processes and enhancing JCL’s external partnerships and profile. 

More information in attachments. Justice Catalyst Law Job Post - Attorney Feb 2021.pdf

Justice Catalyst Law Job Post - Legal Director Feb 2021.pdf