Attorney Advisor

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U.S. citizens or nationals

About the Office

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud.

The National Fraud Enforcement Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking a qualified, experienced Attorney Advisor for the Strategic Communications Section.

As an Attorney Advisor, the incumbent:

• Serves as the Fraud Division's primary liaison with the Office of Public Affairs and the Office of Legislative Affairs.
• In partnership with the Office of Public Affairs, develops and executes a strategic messaging plan for the Division, including researching, drafting, and providing oral advice regarding speeches, talking points, press releases, social media posts, and other public communications.
• Researches, reviews, and analyzes litigation developments and public media activity for the purpose of providing oral and written advice regarding proposed public statements or significant management decisions.
• In partnership with the Office of Legislative Affairs, develops and executes a legislative agenda for the Division, including legal and factual research, drafting and revising proposed legislation and regulations, advising on legislative strategy, technical assistance, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Researches, reviews, and analyzes pertinent court decisions, laws, regulations and guidelines for the purpose of providing oral or written advice on proposed policies, legislation, regulations, or significant management decisions.
• Reviews and advises on legal ramifications of new or proposed laws as well as regulations proposed by other government agencies in the areas of fraud with particular attention to their potential impact on the authority or activities of the Division and/or the Department.
• Reviews draft Department regulations, orders and other procedures and proposed policies in practice areas to ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to; recommends changes, as necessary.
• Assists other divisions of the Department and USAO in the conduct of other federal court litigation involving the Department of Justice when interests are implicated. Advises Department managers on legal issues concerning the privacy, collection, maintenance, retention, disclosure and disposition of agency records under various laws, such as the Federal Records Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and, in connection with this responsibility, reviews Privacy Impact Assessments for new or proposed unit information systems, and assists Department managers in responding to FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
• Confers with attorneys and executives of other departments and agencies regarding government-wide, multi-agency or interagency initiatives, or other matters of mutual responsibility or concern, including reviewing memoranda of agreement to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to ensure that Department interests are appropriately taken into account.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must complete a background investigation to include pre-employment drug testing.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit of salary.
• J.D. degree required, must be an active member of the bar, any jurisdiction.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Receive and maintain a security clearance level of Secret.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: All applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

• Experience drafting speeches, talking points, press releases, or social media posts.
• Experience drafting legislative language or regulations.
• Congressional affairs or legislative counsel experience.
• Experience in interpreting statutes and assessing legal impact of proposed legislations.
• Experience building strategic partnerships with outside stakeholders.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of submitted documents will be made to determine if applicants are qualified for this assignment.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

1. Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).
2. Resume: Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).
3. Writing Sample: Not to exceed 10 pages.
4. Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include: Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.
5. Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable): please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
6. Schedule A Documentation (if applicable): The Fraud Division 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.
7. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):

• If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-started-with-va/ or call 1-800-827-1000.

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