Attorney-Advisor (General)

1 month ago

Washington, United States Department Of Homeland Security Full time
Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Legal Counsel Division (LCD).

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advice and assistance on all aspects of litigation, from pre-filing to trial and appeals and on matters before the United States Supreme Court.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.



Duties

As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-14/15, your typical work assignments may include:

  • Providing the General Counsel, other senior DHS executives and attorneys, as well as Department of Justice attorneys with oral and written legal advice on issues relating to the conduct of litigation and litigation risk; Providing advice and assistance on all aspects of significant litigation and assist in formulating DHS's position in litigation.
  • Performing detailed legal research and draft thorough and well-reasoned memoranda and legal briefs. Issues encountered will include questions of constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and procedural law, and will include issues in the areas of immigration, law enforcement, national security, administrative, civil procedure, tort, privacy, civil rights, FOIA, and employment law, and are often novel, complex, and precedent setting.
  • Assisting and coordinating with attorneys within DHS and at the Department of Justice on all phases of trial and appellate litigation, identify potential litigation risks, assist with settlement and mediation, and manage discovery; Ensuring compliance with court orders, judgments, injunctions, and settlements; Directing and overseeing pending litigation, as needed, including advising on litigation strategy.
  • Coordinating with the Office of Public Affairs on press coverage of litigation.
  • Assisting in matters related to congressional investigations and internal investigations, including inter-branch exchange or discovery of information and the assertion of governmental privileges. Providing assistance and advice on other matters within the LCD's scope of responsibilities, including legislation, civil rights/civil liberties, privacy and FOIA.
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