Jobs

Civil Division (CIV)

Commercial Litigation Branch, Corporate/Financial Litigation

Attorney

Washington, DC 20530

United States

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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 officers and other Federal employees.

The Corporate/Financial Litigation Section of the Commercial Litigation Branch handles complex commercial litigation matters, most of which involve large sums of money and/or issues of national significance.  The Section's cases, which are both affirmative and defensive, are litigated in bankruptcy, district and appellate courts throughout the United States. 

Information about the Corporate/Financial Litigation Section can be found at www.justice.gov/civil/commercial/financial/c-corpfin.html

Job Description: 

 The Corporate/Financial Litigation Section seeks experienced attorneys to represent the United States in a broad range of complex litigation matters.  Attorneys in the Section have a varied practice that includes, but is not limited to,  bankruptcy, contract disputes, and government loan and grant programs. 

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; two years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; and 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. 

An exceptional background and judicial clerkship experience are highly desirable.  Applicants should have a strong background in litigation, as well as excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.  Excellent writing skills and good judgment are critical.  Experience handling Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases or complex commercial litigation matters is strongly preferred. 

Salary: $77,490.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year

Travel: Less than 25% travel is required.

Application Process: 

 You must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.  (15 pages or less)  If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and/or other documentation that support your claim.  PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION. 

 You must  EMAIL your application to:  CorpFin.vacancies@usdoj.gov

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 Do not send your application documents to the Agency Contact. 

 Please use 'Announcement # TA-CorpFin-2016-04' as your SUBJECT LINE.

 You must submit your application so that it will be RECEIVED by the closing date of the announcement

(April 29, 2016, EST). 

Application Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

Number of Positions: Few

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/432763800

JOB SUMMARY:

USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.  Our vision is to expand economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve and conserve our Nation's natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is an independent legal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  Attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel provide legal advice and services to the Secretary of Agriculture and all other officials and agencies of the Department with respect to all USDA programs and activities.  The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional legal services to major components of USDA and its agencies within the geographic area of the assigned office.

This attorney position is located in a field office of the Office of the General Counsel, located in Little Rock, Arkansas which provides legal advice and counseling for USDA issues in the States of Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee.  The Little Rock Office is a branch office within the Central Region, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.  

Pay Scale:
This position starts at the GS-11 level however, the full performance level is a GS-14.  Listed below are the salary ranges for each grade level.

DUTIES:

As an Attorney you will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting legal research and advising agency officials and OGC attorneys on complex legal questions, preparing pleadings, motions, briefs and other related documents, determining the nature of action along with the legal issues involved and the most effective course of action and the most advantageous legal strategies.
• Serving as legal counsel to officials and agencies within the Department of Agriculture including: Farm Service Agency, Rural Development (Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service, Rural Business Service), Food and Nutrition Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Risk Managment Agency, the Forest Service, and other USDA agencies within the states served by this office.
• Advising USDA agency officials and other OGC attorneys on complex legal questions or factual issues and recommending final action on many matters regarding litigation.
• Representing the Agency's interests in commercial law matters such as collection and servicing of residential, multi-family and farm loan porfolios (foreclosure, bankruptcy, third-party actions); and representing agency in real estate practice involving agency regulations and related issues.
• Conducting research to ensure any advice is based on sound understanding of relevant facts and law, anticipating significant foreseeable consequences of advice and recommend actions to ensure that decisions made and actions taken are practical, effective, legally sound and supportable.
• Conducting Litigation in conjunction with other attorneys in OGC and the Department of Justice to prepare pleadings for federal, state or administrative tribunals, preparing witnesses in preparation for trials or hearings, participating in prehearing conferences, mediation or negotiation, and preparing documents related to the relevant facts and law at issue.  Example of actions include: programmatic claims made in District Court proceeding de novo or record review; administrative actions before various administrative tribunals; and defense of personnel actions taken by the Agency.
• Negotiating with highly skilled and knowledgeable opposing counsel while acting within the parameteres of delegated authority consistent with statutory authority and agency policy and objectives.
• Reviewing agency reports, documents, and policy statements for legal sufficiency; conducting all legal research related to the above matters; and acting as legal advisor to the administrative officials of the Department.
• Planning, organizing, and conducting independent activities required in furnishing the legal services assigned.
• Reviewing and drafting documents related to a wide variety of real property issues involving all USDA agencies: e.g., the acquisition, purchase and disposal of real property, easement acquisition, review of title commitments/title insurance, boundary disputes, title claims, leasehold issues, securing and disposal of encumbered property.

USAO Western District of Pennsylvania

Attorney                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

United States

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About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania (USAO) is an energetic and collegial office which represents the United States in all criminal prosecution and civil and appellate litigation in the Western District of Pennsylvania.  The Western District of Pennsylvania consists of 25 counties in the western part of the state; its main office is in Pittsburgh, with staffed branch offices in Erie and Johnstown.  The USAO strives to provide an inclusive, rewarding work environment for employees of all backgrounds.

Job Description: The United States Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking an attorney for its Criminal Division.  This AUSA will have responsibility to prosecute priority federal crimes, including firearms offenses, armed robberies, drug trafficking, other crimes of violence, financial crimes and fraud.  The AUSA will also be tasked with strategic outreach and non-case responsibilities throughout the District as part of the effort to improve crime prevention, offender reentry and to reduce opioid abuse and heroin/prescription pill overdoses.

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications: 

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

Preferred qualifications:  At least seven years of experience handling a variety of complex criminal matters is beneficial, first‑chair federal trial experience, strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service.

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 have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a high case load.  Excellent computer literacy skills are also necessary.

United States citizenship is required.

Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof.  See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

Salary: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $53,593 – $141,847 which includes 16.68% locality pay.

Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the district will be required.

Application Process: Interested applicants must include a cover letter, resume and bar membership information to usapaw.staffing@usdoj.gov

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.  Application materials must be submitted in PDF format and received via e-mail.

         Soo C. Song, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

No telephone calls please. 

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

The home page for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania may be accessed at:  www.justice.gov/usao/paw/; the direct link to the employment page may be accessed at:http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/employment.html

Application Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Number of Positions: 1 or more

USAO District of Nevada

Attorney

Las Vegas, NV 89101

United States

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About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada has openings for Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division.  Our attorneys and staff have earned a reputation for excellence reflected in the high number and percentage of convictions we obtain and the increasingly complex, sophisticated, and high-impact crimes we prosecute.  These include organized crime and gang prosecutions, public corruption cases, and sophisticated white collar crime in the form of mortgage fraud, financial and securities fraud, identity theft, health care fraud, and computer crime, among others.  We are also at the forefront of Department of Justice initiatives to prevent acts of terrorism, combat major drug distribution, make our streets safe from violent felons, and protect our community's children from exploitation and Internet predators.  We take great pride in the positive impact we have had on this community.

The Las Vegas office serves as the main office and headquarters of the District, and most of the attorneys and staff are based in that office.  Our office is in the federal courthouse in the downtown area of the city.  The building has state-of-the-art office space and courtroom facilities.  We also anticipating moving into a brand new office facility within a year across the street from the courthouse.  The Las Vegas metropolitan area has a population approaching two million people and is among the fastest growing areas in the Southwest.  It is renowned for entertainment and gaming, but also abounds in recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.  The influx of people into South Nevada has increased the availability of excellent and affordable housing, expanded the public school system, and resulted in shopping and consumer services that rival or surpass those of much larger cities.   The cost of living is moderate, and there is no state income tax.  Although known for its summer heat, our mild climate in the fall, winger, and spring provides an ideal place to enjoy the unlimited recreational act ivies year round.  Las Vegas is within a one hour distance of Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and within a day's drive of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, Death Valley, and several ski areas.

Job Description: Assistant United States Attorneys assigned to the Criminal Division must possess the qualities necessary to excel in their mission to enforce the criminal laws of the United States,  These qualities include superior advocacy and communication skills, strong analytical ability, management and leadership potential and dedication to duty.  Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims.  They must also demonstrate their willingness to meet the higher ethical standards expected of prosecutors in their interactions with opposing counsel and the courts.  Significant courtroom experience, including jury trials, is preferred.  Successful candidates will also be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.  Relevant favorable experience would include investigating and prosecuting or defending complex criminal offenses, such as public corruption, financial frauds and other white collar offenses, RICO/enterprise-type offenses, organized crime, drug, and gang offenses, computer crimes or multiple defendant conspiracy cases.  Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigatory and prosecution techniques, such as electronic surveillance, tracking devices, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications:  

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of post-J.D. experience.  The candidate should possess excellent legal research and writing skills and demonstrate superior organization and public presentation abilities.  The candidate should also have significant computer and computer software literacy and familiarity with criminal procedure, in particular Fourth Amendment law and the use of other investigative tools.  Candidates should have an outstanding academic record and litigation experience, including exceptional courtroom skills.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary: An AUSA's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $52,615 to $155,237.

Travel: Some travel within and outside the District may be necessary.

Application Process: Applications may be submitted online through the following link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/432313600

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59p.m.  If you are unable to apply online, the announcement provides instructions on faxing your documents in the “How to Apply” tab.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: Few

USAO Western District of Wisconsin

Attorney

222 West Washington Avenue Suite 700

Madison, WI 53703

United States

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About the Office: The United States Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, and prosecutes and defends the interests of the United States in civil cases. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is located in Madison, Wisconsin.

For more information about Madison visit: http://www.visitmadison.com/ [external link]

Other information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/wiw/

Job Description: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is looking for a highly-qualified and experienced prosecutor to fill a full-time position as an Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) in its Criminal Division.

This AUSA position will prosecute federal crimes, with an emphasis on white collar crimes, including investment fraud, tax crimes, bank fraud, and bankruptcy offenses.

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

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

Qualifications: 

All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Applicants must have: (1) three years of experience as an attorney, including experience in prosecuting white collar crimes; and (2) strong analytical skills, including strong research and computer skills. Applicants must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to work in a supportive, professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigators, and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Salary: AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience and available funds. The salary for this position will range from a base of $45,932 to $135,519, plus locality pay of 14.35 %.

Travel: Occasional travel, both within and outside the District, may be required.

Application Process: Interested persons should address a cover letter and resume, both in pdf format, to the attention of United States Attorney John W. Vaudreuil, and send their cover letter and resume to: usawiw.hr@usdoj.gov

All required documents must be received by March 28, 2016, although applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.  No telephone calls or email inquiries, please.

Note: Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement on your cover letter.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 28, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: 1

MANAGING ATTORNEY, DC - IMMIGRATION LEGAL PROGRAM

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing direct legal and social services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Through its offices in Takoma, DC and Falls Church, VA, Ayuda has amassed a 40-year history of providing critical services on a wide range of issues, and in the process has acquired nationally recognized expertise in immigration law, domestic violence and human trafficking, among other fields.

We are seeking a full-time, bilingual Immigration Managing Attorney, who can lead our DC office’s immigration department and represent Ayuda before the public on immigration issues.  The position is based in our Washington, DC office.

WHY YOU WANT THIS JOB:

Because, just like everyone at Ayuda, you believe:

• In seeing communities where all immigrants overcome obstacles in order to succeed and thrive in the United States.
• In the overall success of our organization and all our programs
• That families should be healthy, united, and safe from harm.
• That all people should have access to professional, honest, and ethical services, regardless of ability to pay or status in this country.
• That diversity and equality make this country better.

HOW YOU WILL DO THE JOB:

·                Oversee management of all aspects of Ayuda’s DC Immigration Department;

·                Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to legal staff;

·                Prepare and submit grant reports and ensure the department’s compliance with grant requirements and outcomes;

·                Lead or draft grant proposals and reports;

·                Work with staff accountant to ensure proper program and grant financial management, including management of client fee-based legal services;

·                Represent Ayuda at meetings and collaborations with other agencies;

·                Conduct trainings and community outreach on immigration issues;

·                Collaborate with Ayuda’s Social Services staff to ensure the provision of holistic services;

·                Collaborate with and support the organization’s leadership and participate in Ayuda’s leadership team;

·                Provide direct legal representation for a caseload consisting of a variety of immigration matters including representation of: clients in administrative and judicial proceedings; asylum-seekers; victims of trafficking seeking a T-visa; victims of crimes seeking a U-visa; victims of domestic violence seeking relief under VAWA; minors seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; and those seeking other forms of immigration relief and representation in immigration matters;

·                Collaborate with Ayuda’s Program Initiatives Department for fundraising initiatives, media requests and publicity opportunities. Provide client stories and client speakers for Ayuda’s fundraising events;

·                Other duties as assigned.

How do you know if you can do the job?

·         J.D. or LL.M from accredited law school;

• At least 4 years of immigration legal practice experience;
• Experience supervising legal staff or interns;  
• Current bar membership in good standing to practice law in any of the United States; admission to the Maryland Bar highly desirable;

·         Experience working with low-income immigrant populations and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other survivors of trauma;

·         Good communication skills, flexibility and good humor highly desirable;

·         Fluent in Spanish

Salary AND BENEFITS:

Commensurate with experience plus a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance. All federal holidays and closures observed and paid leave for the week of Christmas through New Year’s Day. This position is considered to be exempt for overtime purposes.

To Apply:

Send an email with the subject line “Managing Attorney” and the following documents to Interim Executive Director, Paula Fitzgerald at info@ayuda.com:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample (10 pages double-spaced maximum)
• 3 References

Please submit applications by April 15, 2016.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer: Ayuda is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. It is Ayuda’s policy to be fair and impartial in all relations with employees and applicants for employment and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Legal Director

Muslim Advocates is a national legal advocacy and educational organization based in Oakland, CA that works on the frontlines of civil rights to guarantee freedom and justice for Americans of all faiths. We do so through legal advocacy, policy engagement, and civic education, and by serving as a legal resource to promote the full and meaningful participation of Muslims in American public life.

We are seeking an exceptional attorney and leader to join our team. The legal director position currently focuses on impact litigation in Muslim Advocates’ three program areas: Ending Racial and Religious Profiling, Countering Anti-Muslim Hate, and Strengthening Muslim Charities. The roles and responsibilities of the legal director, as well as the skills and qualifications we are seeking, are described more fully below.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Plan and lead articulated legal strategies and promote systems for proactively identifying and carrying out high-quality, impact litigation and related advocacy in pursuit of our programs and mission.
• Lead all phases of litigation, including case development, client interviews, drafting pleadings and discovery, taking and defending depositions, briefing and arguing motions, trial, and appeals.
• Supervise, train and support the professional growth of staff attorneys and legal interns.
• Build, manage, and maintain relationships with outside counsel and other legal advocacy
and community organizations.
• Lead our team to identify, develop, revise and implement client intake, case management and litigation protocols and systems.
• Monitor legal developments and policies that affect American Muslim civil rights.
• Support deputy director and other staff in reviewing, analyzing and sometimes advocating on public policy issues, including federal legislation and regulatory and administrative matters.
• Develop and write advocacy, blogs, opinion pieces, and informational materials for lawyer and non-lawyer audiences.
• Speak and otherwise represent Muslim Advocates at public and community events and in the media, articulating our vision, mission, and programs.
• Support the executive director and development team from time to time with discrete development tasks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external audiences and key stakeholders. Desired skills
• Extensive experience initiating, developing, and engaging in creative, high-impact litigation and other advocacy.
• Demonstrated leadership, good judgment, and a high level of initiative, reliability and strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership that inspires others and encourages professional growth of others on the team.
• Experience supervising and training less experienced lawyers and law students.
• Successful management experience in a civil rights, public interest, or legal services
organization.
• Outstanding legal research and writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal information into easily understandable concepts and messages to lay audiences and media.
• Ability and desire to work cooperatively and collegially with coalition partners and diverse constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and allies, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with the human rights impact of national security policies and practices.
• Exceptional work ethic, strong organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability and desire to work efficiently and effectively to deliver high-quality results in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-tasking professional environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and to our mission and values.
• Willingness to travel, as work requires.
• Personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have most or all of the following qualifications:
• Experience identifying legal challenges and opportunities, developing and bringing a case from beginning to end.
• Ten years of litigation experience, although exceptional candidates outside of that range may be considered. Experience in federal court appellate and trial courts preferred.
• Proven leadership ability and collaboration skills both within an internal team of advocates and among peer organizations.
• Demonstrated creativity in addressing complex legal and public policy challenges.
• Civil rights advocacy experience, particularly in one or more of our three programmatic areas: Ending Racial and Religious Profiling, Countering Anti-Muslim Hate, and Strengthening Muslim Charities.
• Experience cultivating relationships with law firm pro bono counsel.
• Passion about civil and human rights, especially addressing the needs of American Muslim communities.
• Media relations experience.
• Admission in good standing to the California bar, or to another bar and willingness to sit for the next California bar exam.

Compensation & Benefits
Muslim Advocates offers a generous and competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Muslim Advocates is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest, skills, and experience, a resume, three writing samples (at least one of which should be a legal brief, memo or article demonstrating excellence in legal and policy analysis), and three references. Please email your application to Administrative Assistant Fatima Azam at fatima@muslimadvocates.org.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit completed applications by April 15, 2016, although applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) located in Washington, D.C. has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney position. The APALRC is looking for an energetic attorney who is committed to advancing social justice through the use of legal tools. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the attorney will provide legal assistance to low-income Asian Americans with limited English proficiency in Maryland. The Staff Attorney is expected to develop knowledge in a range of substantive legal areas and will specialize in family and immigration law practice. The attorney will work with other members of the legal team to implement the overall legal services program of the APALRC. 

The APALRC is a non-profit legal services organization dedicated to advancing the legal and civil rights of Asian Americans in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia through legal services, education, and advocacy. The mission of the APALRC is to provide linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian immigrants to ensure their access to government services and the legal system to protect and enforce their rights, and to seek full participation in the American society. The APALRC provides legal services in a wide range of legal issues including abuse prevention, employment, family, housing, immigration, public assistance and community development matters. 

Qualifications: 

• 0-2 years of experience in the practice of law. 

• Licensed to practice law in Maryland required. Out-of-State attorneys must be able and available to take the next scheduled bar examination following date of employment. 

• Demonstrated commitment in public interest law and social justice advocacy, and experience in family and immigration law practice in a legal services setting highly desirable. 

• Experience working with immigrants, low-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency strongly preferred. 

• Experience working with Asian immigrant groups a plus. 

• Fluency in an Asian language, particularly Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi or Urdu strongly preferred. 

Salary and Benefits: 

The annual starting salary is in the low 40’s depending on experience, with generous health and fringe benefits. 

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and work experience, along with a résumé, brief writing sample (5-10 pages), and three professional references to naznin.saifi@apalrc.org or by mail at Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, 1012 14th Street, N.W. Suite 450, Washington, DC 20005. 

Application closing date is March 19, 2016. No telephone inquiries, please. 

APALRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

National Security Division (NSD)

Counterterrorism Section

Attorney

Washington, DC 20530

United States

About the Office:   The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security.  NSD is responsible for supervising the enforcement of all federal criminal laws related to counterterrorism and counterespionage, except those specifically assigned to other divisions.  NSD also serves as the Department of Justice’s liaison to the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and represents the government and the USIC before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.  NSD advises the Attorney General regarding all matters of national security policy.

CTS is responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and support of law enforcement efforts and strategies relating to combating international and domestic terrorism.  Through investigation and prosecution, CTS seeks to assist in preventing and disrupting acts of terrorism which may occur anywhere in the world, and which impact U.S. persons and/or significant United States interests.  Through participation in terrorism training exercises with the interagency community and other emergency preparedness-related activities, CTS seeks to enhance the ability to combat, prepare for and respond to terrorist threats.

 Job Description:   CTS is seeking experienced attorneys to work in all areas of the counterterrorism mission, including the application of investigative techniques to the task of identifying and disrupting terrorist plots before they occur.  CTS Trial Attorneys work closely with agents from the FBI, the CTS Regional Coordinators, and the National Security Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Coordinators and terrorism prosecutors in U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country to support investigations, review intelligence, and assist in the resulting criminal litigation. CTS Trial Attorneys also develop policies, plans, operations and initiatives to promote the enforcement of terrorism statutes.  In addition to its case-related work, CTS Trial Attorneys are occasionally engaged in identifying terrorist trends and patterns, foreign and domestic training, public speaking, and topical writing in this enforcement area.  CTS Attorneys are also involved with the design of, and participation in, terrorism training exercises with the interagency community, and other emergency preparedness-related activities, as part of CTS’s efforts to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats.

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 4-5 years of post J.D. professional experience to be qualified at the GS-14 or GS-15 levels.  Applicants must also have superior academic credentials, writing and analytic skills, and have significant criminal trial experience.  Applicants must also be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.

Salary: GS-14: $108,887 - $141,555 (per annum), GS-15: $128,082 - $160,300 (per annum)

Travel: Periodic travel will be required.

Application Process: To apply for a Trial Attorney position with CTS, please submit a resume and a cover letter (highlighting your relevant experience), a writing sample (no longer than 15 pages which exhibits your own written advocacy skills), and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if available), to:

Michael J. Mullaney

Chief

Counterterrorism Section

National Security Division

U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 2647

Washington, DC  20530

 No telephone calls please.

Application Deadline:  Friday, March 11, 2016

Relocation Expenses:  Relocation Expenses may be authorized

Number of Positions:  2

Salary Range: $101,268 – $105,508

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Section Chief for the Juvenile Section of the Public Safety Division (PSD). The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Juvenile Section Chief and Deputy Attorney General of the PSD. The Assistant Section Chief will support the Section Chief with the direct supervision of approximately 22 line attorneys and 5 support staff. The Juvenile Section is responsible for all juvenile prosecutions in the District of Columbia. These cases are brought in the Family Court of the District of Columbia Superior Court. The attorneys manage all aspects from intake and charging, through motions and trial practice, to sentencing and placement. The Section also participates in many interagency law enforcement and juvenile justice initiatives, participates in crime reduction programs, and works closely with the Neighborhood and Victim Services (NVS) Section to ensure fair and just treatment of victims and witnesses in juvenile cases. The Section also has a significant role in the Truancy Collaborative and Truancy Court, and works closely with partner agencies on these initiatives. In addition to delinquency cases, the Section also brings cases against parents who violate the District’s Compulsory School Attendance Act. The Assistant Section Chief has a leadership role in many of these interagency and internal projects. Primary responsibilities of the Assistant Section Chief include assisting with the supervision of staff and all other aspects of management related to a demanding criminal practice. Good judgment and experience working in a fast-paced environment are critical. Experience as a prosecutor and familiarity with the District’s criminal and juvenile systems is helpful, but not required. 

Responsibilities of the Assistant Chief will be set by the Deputy Attorney General for Public Safety and may include, but are not limited to, assisting with: 1) Establishing policies and priorities related to litigation of the cases within the Section’s purview; 2) Reviewing and approving pleadings, motions, memoranda, and correspondence; 3) Reviewing litigation outcomes and make timely recommendation where appellate review is needed; 4) Regularly monitoring progress by staff in assigned cases and other matters/projects; 5) Monitoring compliance of staff with the Attorney General’s Performance Plan requirements, including ensuring full compliance with customer service standards; 6) Working closely with the Chief of the NVS Section to coordinate the victim and witness assistance program and with the Special Counsel for Juvenile Justice Reform on the youth mediation program; 7) Attending community meetings related to concerns about juvenile crime, quality of life and public safety issues; 8) Collecting, maintaining, and disseminating timely, accurate and up-to-date data on the Section’s activities, including collecting and tabulating various statistics such as monthly performance results. The successful candidate for this position must be barred in the District of Columbia or eligible for waiver into the D.C. Bar. The ideal candidate should also have knowledge of District of Columbia criminal law and procedure and/or familiarity with Title 16 of the D.C. Code and rules governing Family Court proceedings. In addition, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills; outstanding oral and written communication skills and litigation skills; and the ability to manage in a fast-paced environment. 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. This position is outside the Collective Bargaining Unit. Candidates for the position will be subject to a background check. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a PDF file to OAG.RecruitmentAttorney@dc.gov, by the end of the closing date below, which includes the following: 1) a cover letter referencing the vacancy announcement number and specifically addressing relevant experience; 2) a résumé; 3) a list of at least three references; and 4) a writing sample. 

Closing Date: March 11, 2016