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Attorney/ Advocate

Offices, Boards and Divisions

The Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) provides investigative and prosecutorial support, legal advice, and statutorily required review and approval in almost 40 distinct subject areas. The Office also processes all requests for Criminal Division records made pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, and assist U.S. Attorneys' Offices in advocating the Division's position in civil litigation filed under these statutes.
Required Qualifications Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, 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. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level.
independently performing legal analysis
composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation
conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation
leading paralegals and support staff
Preferred Qualifications Prior substantive legal experience relevant to the position, such as planning and organizing civil litigation, handling e-discovery, policy work, and/or conducting training. Direct experience related to FOIA, Privacy Act, or other federal information law matters is a strong plus.

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