Attorney Adviser

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠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
• https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/attorney-advisors-gs-0905-13-15-0

This job does not have an education qualification requirement. About the Office

The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department's efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting the national security. NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage, and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight over FBI national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection.

Job Description

The Litigation Section within the Office of Intelligence (OI), National Security Division, is seeking experienced litigation attorneys. Attorneys in the Office of Intelligence play a critical role in the nation's effort to prevent acts of international terrorism and to thwart the intelligence activities of hostile foreign powers. OI attorneys handle a wide range of complex and highly sensitive legal matters involving terrorism and counterintelligence, primarily arising under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Attorneys handling the litigation caseload of the office work in coordination with federal prosecutors on national security investigations and prosecutions involving the use of foreign intelligence information, including responding to requests for discovery of such information, motions to suppress, and all other litigation matters. Attorneys work closely with other components of the Department of Justice and with agencies in the Intelligence Community, providing advice on legal and policy matters relating to intelligence operations and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Attorneys also support the work of the other sections within the Office of Intelligence.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least three years of post J.D. legal experience. Experience as a federal or state prosecutor is preferred. Applicants must 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 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 to 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.