Attorney Advisor

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Attorney Advisor(s), GS-0905-13-15 | United States Department of Justice Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least three years of post J.D. experience and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work independently in a very demanding environment. Past experience in the national security or intelligence field is not required. Candidates selected for an attorney position with NSD are expected to make a three-year commitment to NSD. Candidates must personally volunteer for Department-wide initiatives, special projects, Division-initiatives and perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to meet JMD and NSD suitability criteria for this position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain this level of security clearance and access will be grounds for reassignment, demotion, or removal from the Federal Service. Employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. This position is MISSION ESSENTIAL. Most, if not all, essential job functions must be performed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The incumbent is required to report for duty, in person, as necessary, in an emergency (regardless of holidays, weekends, nights, furloughs) or conditions such as weather in which non-essential personnel are not expected to report. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the National Security Division. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Offices, Boards and Divisions