This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/734603900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
While this vacancy announcement expires July 27, 2023, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. This assignment is for a period not to exceed September 30, 2024, beginning in or about summer 2023, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding.
06/29/2023 to 07/27/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
Under a detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee's base pay.
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Domestic and international travel will be required for investigations and litigation work. Generally, travel is 25% or less although it may sometimes be more depending on specific investigations and cases.
Yes— Funds for relocating detailees to the Washington, DC area may be available until September 30, 2024.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
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734603900
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. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Trial Attorney, the incumbent independently directs, conducts, and monitors investigations, prepares and conducts trials, and advises on strategies and tactics relating to the prosecution of human rights violations, international violent crime and human smuggling or related criminal immigration offenses.
As a Trial Attorney, the incumbent:
Interested applicants must possess a J.D. 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 be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, at least two of which involve criminal litigation.
Applicants must have, or be able to obtain through their Component/Agency, and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies and experiences:
A J.D., or equivalent, degree.
Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department 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 of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All interested attorneys meeting the eligibility requirements should visit https://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/postvacancy.php?nid=2070056&uuid=586782c4-3c85-4c64-9291-00132d357325 for application procedures.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
While this vacancy announcement expires on July 27, 2023 the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
All interested attorneys meeting the eligibility requirements should visit https://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/postvacancy.php?nid=2070056&uuid=586782c4-3c85-4c64-9291-00132d357325 for application procedures.
All interested attorneys meeting the eligibility requirements should visit https://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/postvacancy.php?nid=2070056&uuid=586782c4-3c85-4c64-9291-00132d357325 for application procedures.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
See "How to Apply"
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
While this vacancy announcement expires on July 27, 2023 the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
All interested attorneys meeting the eligibility requirements should visit https://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/postvacancy.php?nid=2070056&uuid=586782c4-3c85-4c64-9291-00132d357325 for application procedures.
All interested attorneys meeting the eligibility requirements should visit https://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/postvacancy.php?nid=2070056&uuid=586782c4-3c85-4c64-9291-00132d357325 for application procedures.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/734603900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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HRSP primarily investigates and prosecutes cases against human rights violators and other international criminals. HRSP investigates and prosecutes human rights violators for genocide, torture, war crimes, recruitment or use of child soldiers, female genital mutilation, and for immigration and naturalization fraud arising out of efforts to hide their involvement in such crimes. As part of this effort, the office is home to the War Crimes Accountability Team, created by the Attorney General in June 2022 to centralize and strengthen the Justice Department's Ukraine accountability efforts in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. HRSP also prosecutes perpetrators of other international violent crimes, particularly those involving the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) or occurring within the Special Maritime & Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States (SMTJ). Finally, HRSP prosecutes members of international criminal networks who seek to evade our immigration laws, with a focus on networks that endanger, abuse, or exploit migrants, present national security risks, or engage in other types of transnational organized crime. As part of that effort, HRSP helps lead Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), the DOJ/DHS human smuggling task force created by the Attorney General in 2021 to address the most pernicious smuggling networks in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico that impact the Southwest border.