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Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-14/15 (Office of Law and Policy)

Job Description: 

The National Security Division’s Office of Law and Policy is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Attorney Advisor. The Attorney will provide advice on legal and policy matters relating to the national security issues handled by the office. The Attorney will work closely with other components of the Department of Justice and with other departments and agencies. The office handles a wide range of complex and highly sensitive national security law and policy issues involving counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cyber matters, among others.

Responsibilities may include coordinating legislative policy with relevant Department components, executive agencies, the National Security Council, and legislative staffs; shaping Department policy and reviewing policy documents submitted in connection with Department or interagency policy initiatives; providing legal analysis of certain programs or initiatives; and preparing testimony for congressional committees or responses to congressional questions.

Job Description: 

The Office of Intelligence (OI) of the NSD is seeking experienced attorneys for its Oversight Section. Attorneys in the Oversight Section oversee foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, and other national security activities of the USIC, including activities pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), to ensure compliance with governing authorities and executive branch policies. 

To accomplish this mandate, Oversight Section attorneys coordinate with representatives of USIC agencies to conduct reviews of the USIC’s national security activities, including the collection, retention, and dissemination of foreign intelligence information. A significant part of the Oversight Section’s work involves analyzing reviewing large volumes of documents information to assess the USIC’s for compliance with governing procedures governing the United States’ foreign intelligence programs. Oversight Section attorneys must possess mature interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment and keen focus for extended periods of time.  Additionally, Oversight Section attorneys must possess strong analytic skills so that identified issues are fully investigated and resolved.

Oversight Section attorneys must be comfortable delivering training to large groups of individuals. Oversight Section attorneys are expected to travel, resulting in the attorney being out of town at least 30 days for up to several (non-consecutive) weeks per year, in order to conduct oversight reviews at USIC agencies and to conduct training during such reviews. Oversight Section attorneys are also engaged in developing policies relating to oversight and compliance matters. In addition to its oversight responsibilities, the Oversight Section also fulfills various reporting obligations, including statutorily required reporting to congressional oversight committees. 

To fulfill those obligations, Oversight Section attorneys are responsible for tracking and synthesizing significant amounts of information and for drafting comprehensive reports for Congress. Oversight Section attorneys work closely with other components of the DOJ and with USIC agencies, often in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, to provide guidance on the interpretation and application of governing authorities. The Oversight Section also works closely with OI’s Operations and Litigation Sections.

Trial Attorney/Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Fraud

Trial Attorney, Criminal Division, DOJ

Trial Attorney, Civil Division, DOJ  

Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division, DOJ 

 Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division, DOJ 

About the Office: 

The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases in Maryland.  The United States Attorney has two offices - the Northern Division located in Baltimore and the Southern Division located in Greenbelt.

The Criminal Division, which includes 46 lawyers in Baltimore and 24 in Greenbelt, prosecutes cases including violent crimes, narcotics conspiracies, white collar fraud, public corruption, child exploitation, civil rights violations, environmental crime, and national security matters.  The Civil Division, consisting of 16 lawyers located in Baltimore and Greenbelt, defends the interests of the United States in civil litigation, pursues affirmative civil enforcement in a variety of fraud matters, and collects debts owed to the United States.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description: 

The United States Attorney is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant United States Attorney, to serve as a criminal prosecutor in the Greenbelt office.  Responsibilities also include handling the magistrate docket which hears misdemeanors cases from various federal installations and lands within the District of Maryland and which duties include: (1) responding to suppression and discovery motions; (2) handling a high volume docket, including a high trial volume; (3) training military Special Assistant United States Attorneys; (4) advocating at sentencings for the interests of the government and victims; (5) maintaining professional relationships with law enforcement and the defense bar; and (6) training law enforcement officers from many agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, United States Park Police, and the National U.S. Park Rangers, regarding of federal practice and investigation.

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Summary

The Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) at the SEC operates under Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. OMWI is responsible for all matters related to diversity in management, employment and business activities at the SEC.

Responsibilities

Typical Duties:

• Serves as Senior Policy Advisor to the OMWI Director.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of the Director's views on matters of importance to the Office and Commission and a working knowledge of the Office's programs. Becomes involved in specific program areas in situations where the matter requires direct attention and action by the Director.
• Provides legal analysis and opinions for complex questions involving interpretation of legislation, regulations, policies and other relevant sources. Provides expert legal advice and technical expertise in the application of legal theory and principles related in the areas of employment, procurement, securities, administrative laws and diversity principles.
• Drafts reports, policies, standards, Congressional testimony and correspondence.
• Represents the SEC and OMWI as subject matter expert in meetings and at conferences with senior level officials and counsels at SEC, other federal agencies, public and private organizations, associations and educational institutions.

More at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/591422700?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Assistant General Counsel. The primary purpose of this position is to perform authorized legal work for Oregon State Treasury, overseeing a broad range of investment issues and transactions. The incumbent ensures that investment activity undertaken by Investment Division staff complies with applicable laws and policies, is charged with engaging management to formulate responses to issues and problems as they arise, and supports the efforts of the Oregon Investment Council and the State Treasurer to fulfill their fiduciary duties.  This position involves the practice of law as a Special Assistant Attorney General, pursuant to an interagency agreement (the Interagency Agreement) with the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ).

The salary range for this position is $113,820- $184,932 annually. This position is based out of our Tigard office. Our top priorities during this public health crisis are employee health and ability to meet our essential responsibilities. We are taking safety precautions while continuing our business operations in order to keep employees safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

More at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/assistant-general-counsel-at-oregon-state-treasury-2385525097/?refId=22ed4bfa-55ae-40c2-a17a-91656c78382b&trackingId=nVhPVt0xP5GVsfwcyb734w%3D%3D&trk=public_jobs_topcard_title

ACLU of Virginia, Senior Staff Attorney (Richmond, VA) [$79,096-$109,576]

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is growing! We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Senior Staff Attorney who wants to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia by using a variety of strategies including litigation, public education, and advocacy. The ideal candidate is an experienced manager and litigator who can help lead our legal team through case selection and development while executing a wide range of impact litigation strategies.  The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and is always professional, with strong analytical and coaching skills.  They should also be comfortable delegating tasks and enjoy helping others turn ideas into action. See full job description for complete details. The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is growing! We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Senior Staff Attorney who wants to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia by using a variety of strategies including litigation, public education, and advocacy. The ideal candidate is an experienced manager and litigator who can help lead our legal team through case selection and development while executing a wide range of impact litigation strategies.  The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and is always professional, with strong analytical and coaching skills.  They should also be comfortable delegating tasks and enjoy helping others turn ideas into action. See the full job description on our website: https://acluva.org/en/jobs/senior-staff-attorney-full-time-2.  

Program Overview

EDF’s Health Program is committed to improving the public’s health by dramatically reducing exposure to toxic chemicals that increase the risk of disease and death, especially in communities and individuals at greatest risk.  We work on a range of legislative, regulatory, scientific, and market-oriented projects to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals already in use and to mitigate potential risks of new substances entering the marketplace to reduce health disparities in current and future generations. EDF advocated for over a decade for reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  In June 2016, the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, a major overhaul of TSCA, was signed into law, paving the way to a more health-protective chemicals management system for the US.  A major priority for EDF’s Health program is ensuring implementation of the law results in significant reductions in the public’s exposures to toxic chemicals and especially those of communities most exposed or susceptible to the associated health effects. 

Overall Function

Working within our team of attorneys, scientists, economists, and policy specialists, the Senior Attorney will lead development and implementation of legal solutions to protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. The Senior Attorney will work with a multi-disciplinary team within the Health program and will report to the Health Program senior management. 

More at https://www.edf.org/jobs/senior-attorney-health-0

DETAILS

Verisign enables the security, stability, and resiliency of key internet infrastructure and services, including providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 global internet root servers, and providing registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce. 

The Director and Senior Corporate Counsel is a senior lawyer contributing as a subject matter expert in the area of privacy laws and regulations reporting to a Vice President in the Law Department.  This role is a high level legal privacy specialist and regularly provides legal guidance, in consultation and coordination with other members of the Law Department, to the senior managers in the Company. 

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Demonstrated expertise in the areas of data use, data protection and data privacy laws (including state, federal and global privacy laws).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing end-to-end data governance and privacy programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice and support on data protection and privacy law compliance to various cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues and provide “privacy by design” advice in connection with the development of new products and services, particularly in the technology/cloud computing spaces.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and in keeping senior members of the Law Department apprised of developments and matters in the area of data privacy.

• At least 12 years of experience in a corporate law department and/or law firm
• At least 6 years of experience in areas of data use and data protection laws (including state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR and other global privacy laws)
• Preferred: CIPP-certification a plus (CIPP/A, CIPP/E or CIPP/US)

JOB TYPE: Regular

PRIMARY LOCATION: United States-Washington D.C. Metro-Virginia-Reston

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Senior Counsel

Job Description: 

The Office of the Assistant Attorney General is seeking a current Criminal Division attorney or Assistant United States Attorney to serve as Senior Counsel. The position must be filled through a detail assignment. The detail opportunity is for six months with the possibility of an extension. The responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide support, advice, and assistance on projects and programs for the Assistant Attorney General, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, the Chief of Staff, and the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division “Front Office.”
• Communicate, both written and orally, about criminal cases, policy, and other Division matters.
• Draft testimony, speeches, talking points, and internal Division communications.
• Draft weekly internal Department and Division reports concerning criminal cases and other Division matters.
• Review and edit documents and memoranda, including press releases, correspondence, and reports.
• Analyze legal issues in individual criminal cases and policy matters, and prepare legal or other memoranda in response to inquiries or requirements originating from Department management, Congress, elsewhere in the Administration, and other interested parties.
• Participate in meetings, working groups, and committees on matters of policy or administrative interest to the Division.
• Respond to requests for information and documents from Department management, auditors, Congress, the White House, and through the Freedom of Information Act.

Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Section Chief), GS-15

Job Description: 

NSD is seeking an experienced Supervisory Attorney Advisor to serve as the Chief of the Litigation Section.  The major duties include:

• Performs all duties assigned or required to execute the programmatic, legal, and administrative agenda of OI and NSD related to intelligence litigation, particularly litigation implicating FISA.
• Coordinates and oversees intelligence-related litigation matters, including evaluating and reviewing requests to use or disclose information collected under FISA in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
• Coordinates with prosecutors on national security investigations and prosecutions involving the use of foreign intelligence information, including responding to requests for discovery of such information, motions to suppress, and all other litigation matters involving the use of intelligence information in criminal cases.
• Develops and conducts training for counterterrorism and counterintelligence prosecutors and agents regarding the use of foreign intelligence information.
• Coordinates national security, intelligence, and law enforcement initiatives at the highest levels of government. Provides legal advice and assistance to senior Department officials on legal and policy issues in the area of intelligence-related litigation.
• Coordinates with IC and law enforcement agencies in order to achieve U.S. intelligence and other national security objectives. Represents NSD when interacting with other agencies on legal, policy and operational issues. Participates in meetings, planning sessions, committees, task forces, and other forums and updates Department leadership and staff on pending issues.
• Supervises and rates a GS-15 level manager and supervises subordinate attorneys assigned to the Litigation Section. Plans, directs, and reviews work to be accomplished by subordinates. As required, establishes program emphasis, develops operating policies and guidelines, and communicates policies and priorities. In furtherance of these functions, determines and implements internal organization, practices, training needs, and improvements in work processes and procedures.
• Ensures that resource enhancements necessary for proposed priorities are identified and justified. Uses efficient and cost effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace for improved program effectiveness.
• Promotes and supports the Division’s equal employment policies and programs designed to enhance workforce diversity aims. Demonstrates a firm commitment to applying merit promotion principles in all aspects of hiring, selection, training and development, and employee retention.