Duties
This position is located within the General Law Division,
Office of the General Counsel, United States Capitol Police (USCP) in San Francisco, CA. The
purpose of this position is to serve as a Special Assistant United States
Attorney in San Francisco, CA, primarily investigating and prosecuting
individuals and/or groups who have engaged in threats and/or acts of violence
against Members of Congress, their staffs, USCP employees, visitors to the
Capitol complex, and facilities and properties within the Capitol Complex.
The incumbent will also prosecute other federal crimes, as needed for
training or other purposes, as directed by the U.S. Attorney’s
Office. The position reports to the USCP Deputy and General
Counsel; however, the position will work under the direct supervision and
authority of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco.
Conducts grand jury investigations and represents the United
States in federal court in various hearings and trials, including
arraignments, preliminary hearings, plea hearings, sentencing hearings,
and other matters that require court appearances. Works closely with USCP
and other agencies, federal and local law enforcement agents, witnesses,
and victims during criminal investigations, trial preparation, and all
phases of litigation.
Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the
preparation of litigation for potentially complex federal cases. Conducts
legal research and prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law,
persuasive pleadings, search warrants, complaints, and
charging instruments.
Provides research, advice, and oral or written legal
analysis on a variety of issues and, as directed by the USCP Office of the
General Counsel, responds to inquiries for legal research, analysis and advice.
Provides advice, counsel, and training to operational and
administrative elements of the USCP, regarding criminal investigations,
threat analysis, First and Fourth Amendment issues, and laws of search and
seizure.
Serves as liaison with the Executive Branch of Government
and other external agencies regarding issues that may impact the overall
legal position of the USCP.
Develops effective professional relationships, both formal
and informal, with House, Senate, congressional staffs and counsels.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Must include a current writing sample.
Must possess a professional Law Degree (J.D., LL.B., or LL.M.).
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Qualifying experience includes four (4) years of specialized
experience following law school graduation relevant to the duties of this
position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as
experience: (a) performing professional work as a licensed attorney in trial
litigation; (b) representing clients as a licensed attorney before federal
or state administrative agencies and/or before United States District
Courts; (c) conducting and assisting with mediations, negotiation, and/or
litigation; and (d) performing extensive independent legal research in
order to provide written analysis of legal tasks.
*Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience*
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
Applicants must possess a professional law degree (J.D., LL.B., or LL.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and be an active Bar association member in good standing in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.