Attorney Advisor (Policy Unit).

Responsibilities Provide legal advice and guidance regarding the implementation of national and international law, policy initiatives, guidance, regulations, and strategies on asset forfeiture, narcotics, and money laundering‑related issues, ensuring the Department has the necessary anti‑money‑laundering, asset forfeiture, and other law enforcement tools to combat organized criminal groups and other illicit actors, take the profit out of crime, and compensate victims while ensuring respect for the rule of law. Represent MNF, the Criminal Division, and the Department in dealings with the national money laundering and asset recovery community, the regulatory community, inter‑agency partners, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, regulators, and international law enforcement and policy components, as well as in outreach to the private sector. Monitor and track asset forfeiture, narcotics, money laundering, and other criminal and civil law‑enforcement‑related legislative and regulatory developments; draft, review, and provide technical assistance on legislative proposals, statutory and other reports, regulations, policy documents, briefings, and other materials. Respond to agency correspondence, Congressional inquiries and GAO reviews. Provide recommendations and expert advice to the Policy Unit Chief and to MNF, the Department, and Criminal Division leadership as needed. Conditions of employment Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Applicant must undergo a pre‑employment security investigation. All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the selective service or demonstrate exempt status. All federal employees are required to have salary payments made by direct deposit. Applicant must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. A two‑year trial period may be required. Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent, 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. To qualify at the GS‑15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post‑J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS‑14 grade level. Specialized experience includes independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; reviewing, analyzing, and developing complex legislation, regulations, and policy guidance; performing highly complex legislative, regulatory, and policy research; and leading paralegals and support staff. Preferred Qualifications Mastery or the ability to master concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices relating to complex money laundering and forfeiture; mastery of clear and persuasive writing for legal and non‑legal readers; mastery of concise and informative oral presentation; and skill in analytical and legal reasoning. Diplomacy, integrity, and tact in coordinating and communicating with professionals, experts, and lay audiences, including regarding many sensitive Department initiatives. Ability to manage long‑term projects as well as short‑notice deadlines. Independent work and collaboration with other professionals to meet goals and deadlines. Education J.D. or equivalent law degree is required. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. Additional information on DOJ’s EEO policy can be found on their website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Offices-to-go