Jobs

USAO District of Nevada

Attorney

Las Vegas, NV 89101

United States

16-NV-1650043-AUSA

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

16-WDWI-02

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

Salary Range: $101,268 – $105,508

The Public Safety Division seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Section Chief of the Criminal Section. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Section Chief and assist in managing the attorney and support staff workforce. The Criminal Section prosecutes adults who commit certain types of offenses within the District of Columbia. Specifically, the Section prosecutes all traffic offenses, including drunk drivers and individuals who flee after accidents; quality of life offenses, including all offenses relating to providing alcohol to minors and possession of false identification to purchase alcohol, as well as indecent exposure; and fraud of government agencies, including tax fraud, welfare fraud, and other specific offenses as requested by the agencies (including some fraud cases that may be simultaneously prosecuted by the Civil Enforcement Section). Attorneys in the Criminal Section participate in the D.C. Superior Court's Traffic Community Court, and evaluate cases to determine whether to proceed to trial or to offer alternative means of resolving the cases, such as diversion into community service. The legal work is high volume and fast-paced. 

Primary responsibilities of the Assistant Section Chief will include supervision of the Section’s daily papering (intake) operations; ensuring that the courtrooms are staffed; making case assignments; assisting in training and all aspects of supervision of the attorneys, paralegals and support staff; providing advice to the attorneys; and all other aspects of management related to a high volume criminal practice. The selected candidate may be expected to make occasional court appearances, and may maintain a small and very specialized caseload. This position requires a relatively high degree of independence in day-to-day operations. The desired candidate should have experience in criminal litigation, including jury trials, preferably as a prosecutor. Knowledge of D.C. Superior Court is desirable but not required. In addition, the desired candidate must work well with other professionals 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 this position may 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. 

Interested in Interning at The White House?

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, a component in the Executive Office of the President, seeks interns in four offices for Summer 2016. 

Applicants will be considered for all four opportunities, but are welcome to identify preferences.

OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC LIAISON (OIPL)  This office works closely with national, State, local and tribal leaders, law enforcement and substance abuse organizations to provide strategic outreach to further the Administration’s policies, priorities and objectives in addressing drug policy.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (OLA) This office works to advance the Administration’s drug policy with the Congress through outreach to Members of Congress, involvement in Congressional hearings and the development of legislative strategies for bills and issues.

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OPA) This office shapes ONDCP’s public message by writing speeches, talking points and other materials in support of the Director and Deputy Director; manages ONDCP’s relationship with the press; represents ONDCP through official online channels and maintains the office’s social media presence.

OFFICE OF POLICY (POLICY) This office coordinates and oversees the implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy concerning emerging and cross cutting issues including prescription drug and medical consequences as well as marijuana and synthetic drugs.   

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Eligibility

In order to be an eligible applicant you must meet the following requirements:

o    be 18 years of age or older at the time at which application is submitted;

o    be a U.S. citizen;

o    be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program; and

o    submit a complete application.

Accreditation

If a student would like to utilize the Internship for college credit, accreditation is at the discretion of the student’s college or university. The ONDCP Personnel Office will assist you in providing appropriate information as requested by colleges or universities. Arrangements for accreditation by any educational institute should be made before the student begins employment.

Background Investigation and Drug Testing

If selected for placement within the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the student will be asked to complete paperwork as part of a standard security investigation, in order to determine access privileges to the Executive Office of the President complex. The paperwork requires that the student provide extensive personal information about themselves and their family. It is important that all information and answers to questions be truthful and comprehensive in answering such questions. Applicants must submit to urinalysis, in order to screen and confirm no illegal drug use. A negative drug test result is required for appointment.

An ideal candidate would begin in May or early June 2016 and serve with the White House through the end of the Summer; the Office is open to continuing the internship into the Fall semester as well.

Please send cover letters and resumes, as well as any questions, to FN-ONDCP-internship@ondcp.eop.gov. Due to the high number of applications received, we will not be able to respond to all inquiries.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to work in the Civil Division of our offices in New Haven, Bridgeport, and/or Hartford, Connecticut.  

The Civil Division handles a wide variety of cases where the United States or its employees are plaintiffs or defendants.

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 District of Connecticut

United States Attorney's Office - District of Connecticut

Attorney

157 Church Street

New haven, CT 06510

United States

CT-16-001