Office of Justice Programs
Attorney Advisor
Office of Justice Programs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Join our team! The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program Office. The PSOB Program provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.Duties
Duties under this position include:PSOB Law and Regulations
Addresse difficult legal issues in providing legal counsel to the OJP Assistant Attorney General, the BJA Director, the PSOB program's Legal Counsel, and many other stakeholders.Develop materials that justify the program's policies and procedures.Draft decisions, reports, briefs, opinions, and other products linked to difficult legal issues in a specialty area affecting a significant segment of public interest.Draft bills and regulations and prepare complete reports on changes in existing regulations pertaining to PSOB legal matters.Review proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the PSOB program and draft memoranda and guidance regarding their impact.Make recommendations based on the comments of operating organizations, personal program knowledge, awareness of the legal implications of proposed legislation and knowledge of it.Propose alternative language and policy changes as warranted.PSOB Operations
Under the direction of more senior counsel, oversee and manage legal review of PSOB claims.Train PSOB legal personnel.Review and edit the work product of legal personnel assigned to the PSOB program, ensuring legal and factual accuracy and program consistency.Perform legal research in connection with issues of higher complexity that arise in particular claims and advise on federal laws, regulations, rules, and policies of the Department and other federal agencies, opinions of OJP's General Counsel, the common law, administrative law, and state laws.Prepare and render legal advice for claims before the program.Recommend policies and develop procedures that implement the PSOB Act.Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary
$117,962 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required.Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.Pre-employment drug testing required.Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate RiskThis appointment is subject to the completion of a 2-year trial period.This position requires active bar membership (any jurisdiction) in good standing.Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements and Minimum QualificationsPossess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school;
andBe an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction).GS-13 Qualifications:Have a minimum of
three (3) years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience, two (2) of which must have been in at least one of the following areas:Handling legal matters involving programs such as those providing disability, death, and education benefits, or other complex programs governed by law, regulation, and procedures;Handling Torts, insurance claims, workers' compensation, or similar matters; orPublic Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).GS-14 Qualifications:Have a minimum of
four (4) years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience, three (3) of which must have been in at least one of the following areas:Handling legal matters involving programs such as those providing disability, death, and education benefits, or other complex programs governed by law, regulation, and procedures;Handling Torts, insurance claims, workers' compensation, or similar matters; orPublic Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree.Other Information
Duty Station:
This position has a duty station of
Washington, D.C.
The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement.Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.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.Required Documents
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.Cover LetterResume ( must
include education, including name of undergraduate and law school, degree received and date graduated; date admitted to bar and jurisdiction; a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment)A writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical abilities, for which you must be the principal author (It should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages)Unofficial law school transcripts (degree conferred must be reflected; official transcripts will be required if selected)Proof of bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable)Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account.If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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.
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Duties under this position include:PSOB Law and Regulations
Addresse difficult legal issues in providing legal counsel to the OJP Assistant Attorney General, the BJA Director, the PSOB program's Legal Counsel, and many other stakeholders.Develop materials that justify the program's policies and procedures.Draft decisions, reports, briefs, opinions, and other products linked to difficult legal issues in a specialty area affecting a significant segment of public interest.Draft bills and regulations and prepare complete reports on changes in existing regulations pertaining to PSOB legal matters.Review proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the PSOB program and draft memoranda and guidance regarding their impact.Make recommendations based on the comments of operating organizations, personal program knowledge, awareness of the legal implications of proposed legislation and knowledge of it.Propose alternative language and policy changes as warranted.PSOB Operations
Under the direction of more senior counsel, oversee and manage legal review of PSOB claims.Train PSOB legal personnel.Review and edit the work product of legal personnel assigned to the PSOB program, ensuring legal and factual accuracy and program consistency.Perform legal research in connection with issues of higher complexity that arise in particular claims and advise on federal laws, regulations, rules, and policies of the Department and other federal agencies, opinions of OJP's General Counsel, the common law, administrative law, and state laws.Prepare and render legal advice for claims before the program.Recommend policies and develop procedures that implement the PSOB Act.Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary
$117,962 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required.Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.Pre-employment drug testing required.Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate RiskThis appointment is subject to the completion of a 2-year trial period.This position requires active bar membership (any jurisdiction) in good standing.Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements and Minimum QualificationsPossess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school;
andBe an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction).GS-13 Qualifications:Have a minimum of
three (3) years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience, two (2) of which must have been in at least one of the following areas:Handling legal matters involving programs such as those providing disability, death, and education benefits, or other complex programs governed by law, regulation, and procedures;Handling Torts, insurance claims, workers' compensation, or similar matters; orPublic Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).GS-14 Qualifications:Have a minimum of
four (4) years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience, three (3) of which must have been in at least one of the following areas:Handling legal matters involving programs such as those providing disability, death, and education benefits, or other complex programs governed by law, regulation, and procedures;Handling Torts, insurance claims, workers' compensation, or similar matters; orPublic Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree.Other Information
Duty Station:
This position has a duty station of
Washington, D.C.
The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement.Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.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.Required Documents
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.Cover LetterResume ( must
include education, including name of undergraduate and law school, degree received and date graduated; date admitted to bar and jurisdiction; a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment)A writing sample demonstrating your legal analytical abilities, for which you must be the principal author (It should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages)Unofficial law school transcripts (degree conferred must be reflected; official transcripts will be required if selected)Proof of bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable)Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account.If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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.
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