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Attorney (Litigation Branch)

1 month ago

Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Serving as agency counsel to the FBI and its employees in defending civil, employment, and FOIA lawsuits filed in federal court; administrative claims; requests for testimony and documents; representation matters; and related areas. Working closely with DOJ Trial Attorneys and AUSAs to defend the FBI's interests in civil, employment, and FOIA litigation to include assisting in the taking and defending of depositions of FBI employees and others; drafting affidavits and declarations in support of motions, and otherwise assisting in the preparation of motions and briefs; managing civil discovery; and providing assistance at trial and in post-trial proceedings. Serving as first-chair litigators in employment discrimination and whistleblower reprisal cases before the EEOC, MSPB, and OARM. Conducting and responding to discovery requests; taking and defending depositions; writing and filing motions and briefs; engaging in settlement negotiations and mediations; and defending the agency in administrative hearings. Conducting legal research and writing analytical legal products. Providing expert-level advice and counsel directly to FBI executives, managers, and employees at all levels of the organization on myriad issues related but not limited to civil liability, employment, information access and protection, and privileges. Collaborating with DOJ attorneys and our litigating partners in other agencies and the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment


Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the "Required Documents" under How to Apply for additional information.

Please be advised that candidates that are selected for this position must be approved by the Department of Justice.

Qualifications

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Analytical Thinking Communication Collaboration and interpersonal skills

Education

Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

Additional information

Telework: After six months of employment, Litigation Branch attorneys may telework up to three days per week subject to operational requirements, supervisor approval, and acceptable work performance.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Management may select any grade for which this position is announced. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.? Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. The probationary periods will be served concurrently. Memorandum of Understanding: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i.e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position.? If no documentation is furnished, no credit will be given for the time worked in that position.? The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum of Understanding): Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties) The month/year work began Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) Specific duties performed

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