Department of Justice
Attorney (Litigation Branch)
Department of Justice, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Litigation Section provides expert legal advice, representation, and support to the entire FBI regarding litigation risk, personnel issues, training, security, employment law, and information access and disclosure. The Litigation Section defends the FBI and its employees against legal challenges to its programs and activities. These employees also provide expert legal advice and counsel to executives, managers, and employees across the FBI related to these practice areas.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and 1.5 years of professional legal experience post JD.To qualify at the GS-14 grade level:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and at least 2.5 years of professional legal experience post JD.To qualify at the GS-15 grade level:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing and have at least one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level or at least four years of professional legal experience post JD.
Examples of Specialized Experience
Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues; conducting highly complex counseling and litigation; and leading junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Please identify in your written statement of interest/cover letter and resume any specialized experience in employment law, if applicable.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and 1.5 years of professional legal experience post JD.To qualify at the GS-14 grade level:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and at least 2.5 years of professional legal experience post JD.To qualify at the GS-15 grade level:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing and have at least one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level or at least four years of professional legal experience post JD.
Examples of Specialized Experience
Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues; conducting highly complex counseling and litigation; and leading junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Please identify in your written statement of interest/cover letter and resume any specialized experience in employment law, if applicable.
#J-18808-Ljbffr