Assistant Section Chief

Department of Justice - Offices, Boards and Divisions Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Company

Department of Justice - Offices, Boards and Divisions

Location

Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

The Appellate Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division is responsible for handling most Division cases in federal and state appellate courts, for preparing appeal and amicus recommendations for the Solicitor General, and for preparing drafts for the Office of the Solicitor General of petitions and briefs in these cases if there is activity in the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Appellate Section is hiring an attorney to serve as one of three Assistant Section Chiefs within the Section.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • You must complete a background investigation including pre-employment drug testing.
  • Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
  • A supervisory probationary period is required, if not already served.
  • J.D. and active bar membership required.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess the following qualifications: a minimum of 7 years post-J.D. or post clerkship litigation experience and significant litigation experience, or substantive familiarity with the Administrative Procedure Act or other statutes within the Appellate Section's jurisdiction; a demonstrated record of analysis of complex or novel legal problems; outstanding legal writing and editing skills; excellent judgment; the ability to mentor and manage attorneys and administrative staff to produce high quality work under tight time frames; the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and to adjust to meet new priorities; initiative and creativity; the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with client agencies and other Division and Department of Justice components; and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must possess a J.D. degree; be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction); and be a U.S. citizen or national. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of the announcement will be considered.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to or claim veteran preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veteran preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order to determine your eligibility, you can find additional information at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/. To verify your veteran preference entitlement, submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214; official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

Schedule A: DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes to [email protected], and reference "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line. Additional information is found at: www.benderconsult.com.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Suitability and Citizenship: It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

Please Note: The Selecting Official may select additional candidates if more positions become available within 90 days after HR office issues the certificate of eligibles.

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09/30/2024

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