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Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is a premier mid-sized law firm with offices in Los Angeles,  New York and Washington D.C.  MSK provides sophisticated legal business solutions to clients ranging from multinational corporations and Fortune 100 companies to individual entrepreneurs.  We are at the forefront of the changing law in the areas of Litigation, Intellectual Property & Technology, Entertainment & New Media, Labor & Employment, and International Trade.  MSK attorneys are regularly recognized as leaders in their respective fields and the firm is often distinguished as a "go-to" firm by industry and legal insiders.

For our Washington DC office, we are seeking a junior level Litigation Associate with 2-6 years of international arbitration and litigation experience (preferably related to sovereign disputes and international arbitration).  The successful candidate must have substantial background in international law; an outstanding academic record; excellent analytical skills.  Near-native fluency in a second language (German, French, Spanish) and background in both common law and civil law are a plus.  Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment on novel and complex cases.   

EOE 

www.msk.com

Please submit resume and transcript to recruits@msk.com

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NO: #16-040 

POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY ADVISOR/TRIAL ATTORNEY 

POSITION GRADE & SERIES: LS-12/1 to 14/1 SALARY RANGE: $72,060 – $101,267 

Salary in this range will be based on a multitude of factors including applicable rules, regulations and guidelines. Offers will not be made outside of this range. 

OPENING DATE: June 15, 2016 

CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2016 

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to the Public 

WORKSITE LOCATION: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Personnel, Labor and Employment Division 441 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 

NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) This position is outside the collective bargaining unit. 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Personnel, Labor and Employment Division (PLED) seeks an attorney to assist the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) to implement its independent personnel authority, enforce the requirements of the Language Access Act and defend the District of Columbia on administrative personnel matters. In connection with implementing OAG’s independent personnel authority, duties may include but are not limited to, drafting and providing legal advice on the classification of position descriptions to ensure compliance with local and federal laws and human resource practice, and the development of a compensation structure, evaluation system and rules/regulations which comply with relevant authority, including collective bargaining. The attorney will ensure OAG’s compliance with the requirements of the Language Access Act as a covered entity and assist in implementing all of the Act’s requirements including training, managing claims of potential violations and recommending resolution. In addition, the attorney may represent District agencies in administrative matters before the Office of Employee Appeals, Office of Hearings and Adjudication/DOES, Office of Administrative Hearings, Office of Human Rights, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Metropolitan Police Department Adverse Action Panels, and Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Fire Trial Boards, the Compensation Review Board, various FMCS arbitrators, PERB, and Superior Court. Before these forums, duties may include all aspects of civil litigation, i.e. discovery, motions practice, brief writing, and evidentiary hearings. The successful candidate should have at least one year of relevant legal experience and excellent research and writing skills. 

ELIGIBILITY: The candidate must have a law degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. 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 appointment. 

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 (202-724-7716), 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. 

Law Resources is staffing a Hindi Language review in Washington, DC to start ASAP. 

You must be fluent in reading Hindi, barred and in good standing in a US jurisdiction and able to work on site in Washington, DC. 

You also must be available for some overtime which will be paid at time and one half. 

The rate for this review is $75.00 an hour (plus overtime). 

Please email your resume in WORD ASAP to ricki@lawresources.com

Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements may be found at: http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

USAO Eastern District of California

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California

Attorney

501 I Street

Suite 10-100

Sacramento, CA 95814

United States

16-EDCA-09A

About the Office: 

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California.  This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.  The office places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourages applications from attorneys from all ethnic groups, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento.  The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border.  The Sacramento office serves the northern counties of the District:  Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Trinity, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.

Sacramento, the state capital, is located in the heart of California.  The city has been on the move since it became the capital in 1854 and is now one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.  Sacramento is home to professional ballet, opera, and theatre companies, including the Sacramento Music Circus, providing a wide range of cultural activities and events.  Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League (UFL), the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team, and the Sacramento Republic FC, a professional soccer team.  Bound by two rivers, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities such as salmon fishing, river rafting, and boating.  Nearby Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer sailing and windsurfing.  Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 90 miles west of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing numerous recreational opportunities for skiing and boating enthusiasts.

Job Description: 

The position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for   handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on narcotics and violent crime.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Following appointment, Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed.  See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens to apply.

Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications:  Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience.  Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction).   Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.  Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.  Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.  Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.  Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

Preferred Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have some experience working with multi-agency task forces; will have substantial experience and familiarity with federal grand jury practice; will have experience with the use of a multitude of investigatory techniques, including electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture; and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.  Proficiency in the Spanish language is a plus.

Security Requirements:  Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.  This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing.  In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary: Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $63,525 to $149,056 including 22.61% locality pay for Sacramento.

Travel: The position is based in Sacramento. Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process: 

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:

United States Attorney’s Office, ATTN: Philip Ferrari, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA  95814.

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year).  This announcement is open until filled but no later thanFriday, June 24, 2016.  Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (16-EDCA-09A) on your resume and cover letter.  No telephone calls please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae

Application Deadline: Friday, June 24, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Number of Positions: This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Data Privacy and Communications Associate - Junior-level – Washington, DC

The Washington DC office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a junior level associate to join its Data Privacy and Communications Practice Group. Candidates must have at least three years of law firm experience, preferably at an AmLaw 200 law firm, and be an active, in good standing member of the Washington DC Bar.  Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical and writing skills are required.  Prior experience with data privacy and communications law is highly preferred, but not required. IAPP certification is a plus.

Among other duties, this position may include: (i) researching legal principles and precedents; (ii) drafting and negotiating data use agreements and various non-disclosure agreements; (iii) drafting and reviewing data privacy policies, including data privacy policies for websites and mobile apps; (iv) assisting with responses to privacy and information security incidents; (v) assisting with responses to regulatory complaints and investigations, and related matters; and (vi) providing general data privacy counsel to clients.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Kathleen Shaw, Lateral Attorney Recruitment Manager; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a brief writing sample to: http://www.dwt.com/Data-Privacy-and-Communications-Associate---Junior-level-Lateral-Lawyers/

Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

These and other attorney vacancy announcements may be found at: http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

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Civil Division (CIV)

Office of Immigration Litigation - District Court Section

Attorney

Washington, DC 20530

United States

2016-OILDCS-TA-INA

About the Office: The Office of Immigration Litigation, District Court Section (OIL-DCS) handles both affirmative and defensive litigation in federal district courts, as well as the appeals which arise from those cases.  The Section is responsible for litigation in all 94 districts as well as 12 federal circuit courts of appeals, and works closely with United States Attorneys' offices on immigration-related cases.  Further, OIL-DCS provides support and counsel to all federal agencies involved in the admission, regulation, and removal of aliens under our immigration and nationality statutes, as well as related areas of border enforcement, labor and employment, and national security.  The Office currently has approximately 70 attorneys and 20 support staff, led by a Director, a Deputy Director, and six Assistant Directors. 

The Civil Division, with more than 1,000 attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet officers and other Federal employees.

 Job Description:  OIL-DCS seeks several talented and highly-motivated litigators to join the Section.  OIL-DCS attorneys work on cutting-edge and complex litigation matters focusing on the defense of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).  Trial attorneys in the Section personally handle all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment and strategy determination, coordinating legal positions of federal agencies, conducting all aspects of discovery, writing and filing dispositive motions, conducting oral arguments and trials, handling appeals to the circuit courts, and conducting settlement negotiations.  Trial Attorneys also provide counsel to other federal agencies concerning litigation risk stemming from immigration policies and practices.  OIL-DCS attorneys are regularly asked to review proposed legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to federal immigration law and provide comments. 

Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications:  Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 

 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 to qualify at the GS-12 level; have at least two years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; have at least three years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.  You must also be a U.S. citizen. 

 Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character, judgment, and interpersonal skills; and have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience with civil litigation in federal court, including a federal clerkship, is strongly encouraged. An ideal candidate will be familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and the Administrative Procedure Act. Experience with the Immigration and Nationality Act, while helpful, is not required. Candidates should enjoy learning complex regulatory schemes, be comfortable with taking on assignments in new areas of constitutional and federal administrative law, be able to skillfully brief issues of first impression, and eager to argue those issues on behalf of the United States in federal district and appellate courts in various jurisdictions around the United States.

Salary: The possible salary range is: GS-12 ($77,490 - $100,736), GS-13 ($92,145 - $119,794), GS-14 ($108,887 - $141,555) and GS-15 ($128,082 - $160,300).

Travel: This position requires frequent travel.

Application Process: E-mail all materials to:  CIV-DCS-Careers@usdoj.gov

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Please specify that the application is for the Trial Attorney – District Court Section position in the subject line.

No telephone calls.  You must submit your application so that it will be RECEIVED by midnight Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement. 

Please include only the following documents with your application and in the following order as ONE FILE in searchable PDF format: 

Cover Letter

Resume

Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages)

Veterans Preference document (if applicable)

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

Number of Positions: FEW

Civil Division (CIV)

Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section

Attorney

Washington, DC 20530

United States

CIV-TA-frauds-2016-4

About the Office: The Civil Division, with more than 1,000 Attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet and other Federal employees.

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, which includes bringing cases for fraud against government healthcare programs, fraud by government contractors, and fraud against a variety of other government programs. 

 Job Description: 

The Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking a few qualified, experienced attorneys in the Frauds 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. 

This position requires travel. 

Qualifications: 

Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least three years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.

 You must also 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.

You must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.  If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and /or other documentation that you may have. 

Salary: $108,887.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year

Travel: This position requires some travel.

Application Process: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.   
 
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more informationlink under the application status for this position. 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID  1675727.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

 Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

Number of Positions: Few

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 13^th, 2016.  No telephone calls or emails please. 

Application Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Number of Positions: 1

Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (PRAO)

Attorney

1425 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 12000

Washington, DC 20530

United States

About the Office: 

The mission of the Professional Responsibility Office (PRAO) is to ensure that Department of Justice (Department) attorneys perform their duties in accordance with the high professional standards expected of the Nation's principal law enforcement agency.  PRAO, which reports directly to the Deputy Attorney General, provides professional responsibility advice to Senior Management Officials, Department attorneys and Assistant United States Attorneys worldwide on how to carry out their duties in compliance with the applicable rules of professional conduct.  PRAO conducts professional responsibility training for Department attorneys throughout the country, at the Department’s National Advocacy Center and hosts a monthly program on the Justice Television Network.  In addition, PRAO identifies trends and changes in professional responsibility jurisprudence and provides recommendations to the Deputy Attorney General’s Office on changes in policies or procedures consistent with those new developments.  PRAO provides litigation assistance to Department components and offices in defending attorneys who have been accused of engaging in professional misconduct.  PRAO also serves as the Department’s liaison with state and national bar organizations.

PRAO is a small, collegial, dedicated and service-driven organization for the entire Department.  Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.”

Job Description: 

The incumbent will: 

·          advise Senior Management Officials, Department attorneys and Assistant United States Attorneys about professional responsibility issues arising in their cases, investigations and other work for the Department, including advising on high-profile, sensitive and national security matters.

·          research and draft opinions regarding the application of the rules of professional conduct to the work of Department attorneys.

·          provide litigation assistance to Department components and offices in defending Department attorneys who have been accused of engaging in misconduct.

·          develop and present professional responsibility training nation-wide including on the Justice Television Network, leveraging latest technologies. 

·          participate in PRAO’s outreach to bar organizations, bar counsel and the professional responsibility community.

Qualifications: 

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing of a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.  Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) of admission and date(s)) on their respective resumes.

Preferred Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with state or federal prosecutorial or other litigation experience.  The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and oral communication skills and working knowledge of the rules of professional conduct. 

Salary: Salary and grade level determinations are made based on the number of years of qualifying experience and current salary level. The salary range for this position is: GS-14/15.

Travel: Travel required several times a year for training and sometimes for attendance at professional responsibility conferences.

Application Process: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a resume and writing sample demonstrating your ability to analyze and expound on complicated, nuanced legal issues to:

Ms. Maria Henry
U.S. Department of Justice
Professional Responsibility Advisory Office
1425 New York Ave., NW, Suite 12000
Washington, D.C. 20530

No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than May 5, 2016.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 5, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: 1