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U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

Job Title: Director, Office of Credit Ratings

Location: Washington, DC, New York, NY 

Compensation: $188,050 to $249,272 / Per Year 

Series & Grade SO-1 

Position Number 18-EX-10086163-KMA 

Application Deadline: January 22, 2017 

To learn more about this employment opportunity and/or to apply online, please visit https://go.usa.gov/xnpe6. For assistance, please contact the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at (202) 551-6046 or omwi@sec.gov. 

In addition, up to 50% of responsibilities will include managing NARA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (known as RESOLVE), including arranging and overseeing mediations, facilitations, and other resolution techniques; formulating and administering ADR budget; training and promotion of program throughout NARA’s nationwide facilities; working closely with senior NARA management, personnel office, union officials, and other NARA officials.  

Applications (including a resume and writing sample) are being accepted by the Office of General Counsel (NGC).   Please contact Stephani L. Abramson, Counsel for Procurement and Employment Law, if you have any questions.  Phone: 301-837-1888 or stephani.abramson@nara.gov, address: Suite 3110, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD  20740-6001.    

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to budgetary and other constraints, the Office of General Counsel is in need of making an expedited decision on hiring for this vacancy.  We urge that if you are interested you contact us as soon as possible.

The Arlington Associate Regional Solicitor’s Office of the U.S. Department of Labor is hiring up to two attorneys to practice in multiple subject areas.  Put your legal experience to good use by contributing to a noble mission:  Ensuring that the Nation’s labor laws are forcefully and fairly applied to protect the Nation’s workers.

Experienced Attorneys

Experienced attorneys are being recruited to fill up to two positions within the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) in the Arlington Associate Regional Solicitor’s Office, a branch office of the Region III Solicitor’s Office. We are soliciting resumes for permanent, excepted service attorney positions available now at the GS-11 through GS-14 levels. Positions involve litigation and legal advice, and include the following practice areas:

• Labor standards statutes such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Davis Bacon Act, and Service Contract Act
  
• Mine safety and health
  
• Occupational safety and health
  
• Fiduciary provisions of ERISA
  
• Civil rights and whistleblower
  
• Legal advice on other Department of Labor programs
  

Applicants must have four years of litigation experience. Because of local district court rules, being a member of the Virginia bar is greatly preferred. Occasional travel is required. The duty location for these positions is the Arlington branch office of the Region III Solicitor’s Office, located in Arlington, Virginia.

How to Apply: Please address your application to: Oscar L. Hampton III, Regional Solicitor, Office of the Solicitor, Suite 630E, The Curtis Center, 170 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Applications must be sent by email by 6:00 p.m. on January 9, 2018 to Jearline Brown at brown.jearline@dol.gov, and must include your resume, a writing sample, and your law school transcript. Only emailed applications will be accepted.

NOTE: The Office of the Solicitor will not pay relocation expenses or moving costs.

The Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor, is an equal opportunity employer. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Youth involved in the juvenile justice system present myriad issues that may contribute to their court involvement. The District of Columbia Office of Attorney General seeks a creative and motivated trial attorney for the Juvenile Section of its Public Safety Division, which handles all juvenile prosecutions in the District of Columbia and cases involving delinquency offenses. The Section has jurisdiction to charge a juvenile for any criminal offense under the D.C. Code, Federal Code, or D.C. Municipal Regulations. Section attorneys work closely with other juvenile justice stakeholders to make appropriate charging decisions, interact with victims and witnesses, evaluate appropriate dispositions for involved juveniles, and litigate appropriate cases in the Superior Court’s Family Division. The selected attorney will manage a caseload involving juvenile offenders and be expected to both litigate and develop comprehensive rehabilitative resolutions that will ensure the public safety.

Trial attorneys engage in all aspects of criminal litigation, including interviewing and preparing for testimony police and civilian witnesses, making charging decisions, researching, writing and litigating motions, managing all aspects of a trial calendar from intake through sentencing, and conducting community outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have one to five years of trial experience, the ability to work across disciplines, and the ability to work with a high degree of independence. Experience prosecuting sexual assault, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking is preferred. The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated commitment to work in the area of prosecution, with a sincere passion for seeking justice including through treatment courts and creative resolutions.

ELIGIBILITY: The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of his/her initial appointment with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should e-mail one PDF file which includes: 1) a cover letter (must include the vacancy number) summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position; 2) résumé; 3) list of three references; and 4) a writing sample to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov by 11:59pm of the closing date indicated above, addressed to Arlyntha Love, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Public Safety Division of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks a trial attorney to provide comprehensive discovery support in the Special Projects and Litigation Support Unit in the Public Safety Division.

The attorney will collect, review, redact and evaluate all potentially discoverable and exculpatory evidence, including body worn camera footage and police officer disciplinary records, to assess potential disclosures required by the prosecution under discovery rules and Brady. The candidate selected for this position will work primarily with the Criminal and Juvenile sections, and occasionally with the Mental Health and Domestic Violence sections.

The Criminal Section prosecutes adults who commit certain types of offenses within the District of Columbia. Specifically, the Section prosecutes all traffic offenses, including impaired driving, quality of life offenses, particular fraud matters against government agencies, and offenses within the Office of the Attorney General’s prosecutorial authority. The Juvenile Section handles all juvenile prosecutions in the District of Columbia, as well as cases involving truancy and runaway violations. The selected candidate will work with the Section Chiefs and Assistant Section Chiefs in the Criminal and Juvenile Sections to enhance the Division’s prosecution of cases.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate does not need prior litigation experience. However, the ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to work in the area of prosecution, a sincere passion for seeking justice and fairness in the criminal justice system, and knowledge of the discovery rule and Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. The candidate must also possess high level of attention to detail.

ELIGIBILITY: The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of his/her initial appointment with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should e-mail one PDF file which includes: 1) a cover letter (must include the vacancy number) summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position; 2) résumé; 3) list of three references; and 4) a writing sample to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov by 11:59pm of the closing date indicated above, addressed to Arlyntha Love, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

The Department of Justice is seeking attorneys to litigate debt collection cases for various Federal agencies. Using negotiated procedures authorized in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ) contemplates award of up to two (2) contracts with private practitioners of law for debt collection services on behalf of the United States in the counties that comprise the Federal Judicial District for the District of Columbia. The DOJ launched the Private Counsel Program following the passage of the Federal Debt Recovery Act of 1986 which first authorized the use of private law firms for this purpose. The Debt Collection Management Staff manages the program with legal oversight by the United States Attorney's Offices at the district level. The program is currently running in 19 districts nationwide, with further expansion planned. This procurement is strictly limited to attorneys who are licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia. Contractors will be required to pursue debt collection activities which parallel existing industry procedures that have proven to be effective and efficient; to interact with government representatives at defined stages of the collection process (i.e., settlement, compromise, etc.); and to input relevant case data in a computer database maintained by the Government. Contract payments will be based primarily on contingency fee payments for unsecured debt collection and firm-fixed prices for secured debt collection. The anticipated period of performance for each contract will be a base year with up to four option years. The solicitation will be available only on the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.fbo.gov, and is anticipated to be released on or about May 15, 2016. Amendments to the solicitation, if any, issued prior to the receipt of proposals will also be posted on www.fbo.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for access to the solicitation. All responsible sources meeting the eligibility requirements may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. It is highly recommended that, prior to submitting a proposal, interested parties obtain a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and register in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, as these requirements are mandatory for any firm selected for a contract award.

Contracting Office Address:
Two Constitution Square
145 N Street, N.E.
Suite 8E.300
Washington, District of Columbia 20530
United States

Primary Point of Contact.:
Timothy Whitaker
timothy.a.whitaker@usdoj.gov

The Solicitor General is responsible for all of the District’s civil and criminal appellate litigation before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Duties include:

• Consulting with the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and Deputy Attorneys General on matters that are pending, or may be brought, before the District’s appellate courts. Coordinating with the Deputy Attorneys General of OAG’s litigating divisions on potential appellate matters. The Solicitor General makes the final recommendation to the Attorney General on whether any matter should be pursued before the appellate courts, and assigns matters to the appellate staff.
  
• Supervising and evaluating attorneys and support staff assigned to the Office of the Solicitor General. Reviewing legal briefs filed by the attorneys to ensure consistency and high quality written advocacy. Assigning all of the District’s appellate matters to appropriate staff. The Solicitor General may choose to write and/or argue particular cases himself or herself.
  
• Developing written policies for District appellate practice and identifying training needs and suitable professional development programs for appellate advocacy and legal writing.
  
• Maintaining a peer review and moot court system within the Office of the Solicitor General to ensure the highest quality written and oral appellate advocacy on behalf of the District of Columbia.
  
• Monitoring the development of civil and criminal case law in the federal and local appellate courts.
  
• Making the final recommendation to the Attorney General on whether the District of Columbia should initiate or join amicus briefs with other state Attorneys General on issues of mutual interest, and otherwise collaborating with other AG offices on complex and high priority matters.
  
• Representing the District of Columbia in various organizations such as the National Association of Attorneys General.
  
• Meeting with high level District and federal officials on matters of particular significance.
  

This position is an at-will appointment by the Attorney General of the District of Columbia and is in the Senior Executive Attorney Service (SEAS). Compensation is set by the Attorney General on the LX-2 pay band using a multitude of factors, including prior managerial experience. The selected candidate is required to become a resident of the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment and remain a District resident during the tenure of the appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have significant relevant supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage in a fast-paced litigation-oriented environment. In addition, the candidate must have strong appellate litigation experience and effective oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have substantive knowledge of OAG's practice areas and the operations of the District government.

ELIGIBILITY: The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of his/her initial appointment with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should e-mail one PDF file which includes: 1) a cover letter (must include the vacancy number) summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position; 2) résumé; 3) list of three references; and 4) a writing sample to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov by 11:59pm of the closing date indicated above, addressed to Arlyntha Love, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Director of the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP). Together, the Director and Deputy Director of OCP oversee the management and operation of the Office. OCP protects the District’s consumers by bringing cases against businesses that take advantage of District residents, educating consumers in the District through outreach events and materials on how best to protect themselves, and receiving and investigating complaints from consumers in the District regarding potential violations of District consumer laws by businesses. OCP both investigates and brings enforcement actions of high priority to local residents and participates in national and multistate actions. The Deputy Director supervises a staff that includes five Assistant Attorneys General, a paralegal and three investigators. OCP also regularly proposes legislative solutions to better protect District residents and engages frequent public speaking and consumer education efforts. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have significant experience supervising legal work, including the day-to-day activities of attorneys and support staff. In addition, the candidate should have at least 9 years of civil litigation experience in the consumer protection arena; strong organizational skills and excellent oral and writing skills; and a creative orientation toward the law and bring innovative thinking to the ways in which OAG can expand its work to meet the needs of District residents. Demonstrated commitment to the District is a plus.

ELIGIBILITY: The successful candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the candidate must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of his/her initial appointment with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should e-mail one PDF file which includes: 1) a cover letter (must include the vacancy number) summarizing why you are interested and the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position; 2) résumé; 3) list of three references; and 4) a writing sample to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov by 11:59pm of the closing date indicated above, addressed to Arlyntha Love, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a trial attorney for the Family Services Division, Child Protection Section to represent the Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”) in child abuse and neglect matters before the Family Court, assist with the development and implementation of a specialized neglect court focusing on the commercial sexual exploitation of children (“CSEC”) and serve as the Division’s subject-matter expert. The attorney’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Development of protocols pertaining to CSEC cases;
  
• Assist with drafting a memorandum of understanding between stakeholders, including D.C. Superior Court, Department of Behavioral Health, and Child and Family Services Agency;
  
• Attend court staffings, court hearings, and all meetings related to the CSEC specialty court;
  
• Attend MDT case review regarding children with identified CSEC concerns;
  
• Advise CFSA and OAG regarding compliance with federal and local human trafficking legislation and participate in the DC City Council process as needed;
  
• Contribute to OAG’s efforts to educate the public and community-based organizations about CSEC-related issues; develop written materials and curriculum for such purposes;
  
• Conduct periodic trainings for CFSA and OAG staff;
  
• Represent FSD on the D.C. Human Trafficking Taskforce and all CFSA CSEC committees;
  
• Work collaboratively with OAG’s Public Safety Division to identify crossover issues impacting all children served by CFSA;
  
• Represent CFSA at juvenile court hearing as needed;
  
• Handle all aspects of neglect litigation, from petitioning through the achievement of permanency; and
  
• Provide advice and counsel to social workers and other CFSA professionals regarding compliance with local and federal law.
  

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Significant litigation experience (5-10 years preferred);
  
• Substantial knowledge of family law including child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, and adoption;
  
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills;
  
• Experience conducting training or public outreach;
  
• A demonstrated commitment to work in child welfare; and
  
• Experience with specialty courts and an understanding of CSEC issues (strongly preferred).
  

ELIGIBILITY: The candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction at the time of application. If you are not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, you must be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 360 days of your initial appointment with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should e-mail one PDF file which includes: 1) a cover letter (must include the vacancy number) specifically addressing relevant experience; 2) résumé; 3) list of three references; and 4) a writing sample to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov by 11:59pm of the closing date indicated above, addressed to Arlyntha Love, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION: Displaced Employee Priority Placement: Candidates who are eligible for the District of Columbia’s Displaced Employee Program (DEP) and Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) will be given priority consideration for this position if found qualified.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government’s retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia’s government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon re-employment.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, genetic information or political affiliation.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL