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ACB Job Connection

Updated 10/12/2018

 

Welcome to the Job Connection of the American Council of the Blind. Nationwide job announcements received are listed here under a variety of categories. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer's web site.  Please note that ACB cannot always guarantee that a position will still be open at the time you contact the employer. We wish all job seekers the best of luck and hope this service will be of use.

Job announcements will remain posted up to 30 days.

 

 

Director of Youth Services

Job Location: New Orleans, LA

 

Job Description:

Provide leadership, hiring, supervision, and administration of all Lighthouse Youth Services programs, services, and staff. Current programs include the following: Teachers for the Visually Impaired (TVIs), Lighthouse Summer Camp, STARS, Choice, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Youth Orientation & Mobility Instructors, and Youth Braille Instruction. This position requires strong managerial skills, frequent collaboration, outreach to area schools, and the ability to provide hands-on assistance when needed to support all youth services and staff.    

 

Qualifications:

  1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.  Master’s Degree preferred.
  2. Special Knowledge or Skills: Competence to collaborate with school administrators and faculty to support program needs.  Knowledge of the IEP process and Special Education preferred. Proficient in use of Internet, email, and standard software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).  Excellent time management and organizational skills required with good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.  Superior verbal and written communication skills required.  Self-starter, able to work independently and with diverse teams.  Positive, enthusiastic and caring. Must enjoy working with youth, teens, adults and families.  Proactive, hands-on, a creative thinker with a willingness to constantly adapt to the day and the need of the organization, department, and individual clients.
  3. Experience:  Three to five plus years managing service programs and staff required.
  4. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise all Youth Services Program Staff and Services Support & Data Coordinator.
  5. Physical: High energy and stamina.  Able to supervise field trips with children. Able to tolerate indoor and outdoor activities in the summer.  Able to assist youth during sports activities and physically active outings. Able to travel throughout the facility to safely and effectively manage all work responsibilities, breaks and emergency evacuations, with or without reasonable accommodation. Able to manage all self-care needs and activities of daily living as required to support successful employment, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Able to effectively perform the specified duties.
  6. Personality Traits: Punctual, responsive, and patient.  Maintain professional appearance and attitude appropriate to the position.  Proven leader who can inspire and motivate staff.  Reliable problem-solver, mission and outcome driven, motivated, personable, flexible and, team oriented. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  7. Working Conditions: Primarily office setting. Occasional outdoor and sports activities with youth. Travel to schools within New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions. Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance must be current.
  8. Work Schedule:  Full-time/salaried, occasional weekends required.
  9. Background Check and Drug Testing Required: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

 

Salary:

$50K - $65K (DOE)

 

Application Process:

Visit our website at http://lighthouselouisiana.org/work-with-us#lighthouse-jobs.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at (504) 899-4501, x229 or tbrown@lighthouselouisiana.org for assistance.

 

 

Legislative Liaison

Job Location: Des Moines, IA

 

Job Description:

The Legislative Liaison serves as a key member of the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) leadership by establishing the strategy and implementation for legislative activities in support of the agency mission.  Reporting to the agency Director, the Legislative Liaison is the primary contact for DHS public policy inquiries.  This position promptly and accurately communicates General Assembly activity or decisions to DHS leadership, and continually collaborates with agency management to ensure that policy, procedure, operations and budgetary support are in sync with the legislative intent of the General Assembly. 

 

This leadership role accurately conveys the public impact of legislative proposals and concepts as well as interrelatedness of issues across DHS programs and services to members of the General Assembly, constituents and the public.  This requires knowledge of public policy issues, budget implications, agency operations and the impact on the public.  The Legislative Liaison prepares legislative position papers and agency correspondence pertaining to legislation.  

 

The Legislative Liaison promptly and accurately relates the intent of public policy inquiries and decisions of the General Assembly to DHS directors and administrators so that policy, procedure and operations as well as the budget are constructed and implemented in a manner consistent with the intent of General Assembly.  Position will provide agency response to constituent concerns or inquiries made by the Iowa General Assembly or the Congress.  This key role will effectively communicate state policy changes to internal state staff and to agency stakeholders or interested parties.  Develops and formats the policy adjustment proposals received by the Council on Human Services review of the DHS legislative package.  The Legislative Liaison will identify when members of DHS staff need to meet with legislators, will identify and assist with the development of materials in support of legislation, and will provide the direction or guidance to consider adjusting policy concepts under discussion.

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and have proven experience developing or creating public policy for a governmental or non-profit entity, or a large complex multi-faceted firm.  Candidate must possess a proven ability to comprehend legislation and to effectively communicate legislative intent to a diverse audience; foster and develop relationships both internal and external to the organization.

 

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience: $67,000 - $103,064

 

Application Process:

For consideration, forward cover letter/resume highlighting experience to: shase@dhs.state.ia.us

 

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

 

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for local public-school districts. This job opportunity is itinerant and will require reliable transportation. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to work with any age groups. Ages range from 3 to 18 years old and caseload could be between 3 to 6 school sites. This can be a full time, part time or consulting position with a continuing caseload.

 

Job Description:

  • Teach visually impaired students in an individual and/or group setting
  • Instruct core curriculum including Expanded Core and grade level content standards
  • Develop, review and evaluate individualized educational plan (IEP)
  • Observe and respond to environmental stimuli
  • Conduct evaluations and assessments to determine developmental status and academic status
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings
  • Coordinating youth programs such as seasonal activities and enrichment services
  • Manage classroom resources

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required;
  • Must be able to obtain Board approved Vision Certification from area states/territory (DC, MD and VA).
  • Experience teaching students with cortical visual impairment preferred
  • Knowledge of assistive technology
  • Strong braille skills
  • Department of Education certification with Visual Impairment endorsement

 

Application Process:

Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to resumes@clb.org.

 

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

 

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

Since 1900, Columbia Lighthouse (CLB) for the Blind's mission has been promoting independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide a comprehensive range of programs and services for the nearly 180,000 people in Maryland, DC and Virginia who are blind or visually impaired. We are seeking an experience rehabilitation professional who shares our passion for providing services to our clients.

 

Job Description:

The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide individualized training to our clients who are blind or visually impaired. The O&M instructor will teach clients to travel safely and independently.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Experience Requirements:

1. A degree in Orientation & Mobility or completion of certificate program through an accredited university which meets the ACVREP 13 core domain areas.

2. COMS Certification through ACVREP.

3. NOMC (National Orientation and Mobility Certification) certification is accepted.

4. Dual certification O&M and VRT or O&M and TVI preferred.

5. 1-3 years of experience in the field of blindness.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Must be familiar with the blindness community and professional resources, as well as standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the vision rehabilitation field.

2. Excellent report writing and computer skills required.

3. Working experience with databases. All case notes and reports are entered in our internal database system.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills with good judgment, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material.

5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

6. Knowledge of second language helpful but not required.

 

Application Process:

Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement to resumes@CLB.org. No phone calls or solicitation please.

 

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

 

Chief Executive Officer

Job Location: Louisville, KY

 

About the Office:

Access Explorer, Inc. is a newly formed corporation that seeks to further the independence of people who are blind and visually impaired by mapping indoor spaces and utilizing proprietary technology to guide users to different points of interest inside buildings. This technology originated at the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). APH is a partner and investor in the Access Explorer company.

 

Job Description:

The CEO of Access Explorer, Inc. is responsible for the successful startup and profitable operation of this new company, whose mission is to develop and expand the technology to fulfill APH’s mission to the blind and visually impaired. This is an opportunity to be a leader in the frontier of indoor navigation, assuring it will be accessible to all.

 

Key roles:

  • Develop and implement a business plan, including financials, for the startup and growth of the company. Include key milestones, against which the progress of the company will be measured.
  • Hire and motivate critical staff members. Create a great team spirit and a culture to fail fast, pick up, and move on.  Set up workplace practices as needed and as size determines.
  • Determine the sales strategy, initially capitalizing on existing leads but also broadening the effort to include government contract bidding.  Lead the sales effort at the beginning and for all critical contracts. Begin the sales effort at the national level, and plan for international sales. Determine pricing strategy.
  • Determine the minimum viable product, and work with user groups to determine critical functionality.  Vigilantly watch competitors and alternate technologies. Determine how best to install and support the installations of Access Explorer throughout the country.
  • Work with partners to help develop the national standards for indoor navigation. Represent the company in all aspects of its growth: sales calls, public relations, fundraising (if needed).  Serve as a member of the Board of Directors, and plan agendas / approvals.
  • Communicate often and openly (as appropriate) with board, employees, public, and users. 
  • Raise the visibility of the company in regional and national markets.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience building startup companies, business strategies and high caliber teams.
  • Knowledge of blindness and visual impairment and/or accessibility is ideal.
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors and Shareholders to seek guidance on business performance and progress. Experience navigating contracts >$1M.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Experience and positive track record raising and negotiating venture funding desired.
  • Experience with digital regulations around mobile apps ideal.

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates, please submit your qualifications to:

Daniel J. Cummings, SVP & Managing Director

Phone: (720) 200-1765

dcummings@eflassociates.com

 

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

 

Assistant General Counsel

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

Fiscal and Contract Law Unit: This Unit handles all aspects of the federal procurement process, including acquisition planning, award determinations, protests, contract administration, and claims resolution. It also provides comprehensive fiscal law advice, to include issues related to bona fide need requirements, augmentation, interagency financing arrangements, authorization concerns, and legislative drafting. The unit further advises on facilities/ real estate issues, including the acquisition of a New FBI Headquarters, and environmental concerns, as well as many other areas of federal regulatory practice. FCLU is seeking an experienced government contracts attorney to add to its team; experience in the following forums is particularly helpful: the Court of Federal Claims, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, or the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.  Expertise in federal real estate law and/or environmental law a plus.

 

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

 

Job Description:

Major Duties

GS-14:

  • Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on relevant topics.
  • Assist in the FBI's response to bid protests before the GAO.
  • Advise clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit.

GS-15: In addition to the above duties:

  • Briefs executive management on legal conclusions derived from comprehensive legal research.
  • Serve as lead attorney in GAO protests by acting as counsel of record and leading development of strategy in bid protests.

The ideal candidate will possess three years of substantive experience in fiscal/appropriations law and/or procurement/government contracts law. 

 

Qualifications:

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

 

Veterans' Preference:

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

All applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

 

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS 14 must also have 2.5 years or more post J.D. legal experience.

 

GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS 15 must also have 4 or more years of post J.D. legal experience.

 

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

 

Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a J.D.).

 

Positive Education Requirement:

This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college and law school transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information.

 

Please be advised candidates that are selected for this position, must be approved by the Department of Justice, before they can complete the FBI's background process.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

 

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Leadership
  • Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
  • Research
  • Oral/Written Communication
  • Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Skills

 

High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from best-qualified status or result in a lowered score.

 

Additional details on the application process can be found at the "Application Process and Deadline" section of this announcement.

 

Salary:

GS 14 $114,590 - $148,967; GS 15 $134,789 - $164,200

 

Travel:

Not required

 

Application Process:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes the following REQUIRED documents:

  1. Your resume and cover letter 
  2. A Writing Sample, not to exceed 10 pages;
  3. Proof of current and active Bar Association Membership
  4. Photocopy of Law School Transcripts
  5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee)

 

Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar Association Membership.

 

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

 

How to Apply 

Step 1 - Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) in the body of the email.

 

Step 2 - Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate:
    OGC_[Branch/Section/Unit]_[Vacancy Number]_[INTERNAL/EXTERNAL]
    Example: OGC_ IALB_FCLU_0917.2

 

Step 3 - Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.

 

What to Expect Next 

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.  No selections will be made until the posting closes. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

 

Internal Applicants Additional Information

  • Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
  • Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced. (if applicable)
  • Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. (if applicable)
  • The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position. (if applicable)
  • Required Leadership Training: All FBI supervisors promoted after January 2013 are required to attend and complete the Leadership Development Program's (LDP) Leading People course before the expiration of their probationary period. Employees who previously attended the Leadership Seminar and other LDP courses are still required to attend Leading People. This four-day, instructor-led course will help prepare supervisors for the leadership challenges specific to their new roles. Leading people will be held at the National Conference Center (NCC) in Leesburg, VA. After selection, supervisors will be contacted by an LDP representative for enrollment and provided additional course information at this time. (if applicable)
  • Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. Probationary employees are generally precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until their 12-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
  • Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD. 
    1. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Unacceptable."
    2. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.
  • Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing Unit, Administrative Unit, and the international Operations Unit of their application to apply.
  • Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
  • Employees selected for positions at the GS-14 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
  • Memorandum of Understanding: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum of Understanding):
    1. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
    2. The month/year work began
    3. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
    4. Specific duties performed

 

Attach the Memorandum of Understanding to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

 

External Applicants Additional Information

  • The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
  • Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
  • Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced. (if applicable)
  • Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. (if applicable)
  • The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position. (if applicable)
  • If you are hired, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Probationary employees are generally precluded from being considered for other FBI job opportunities until their 12-month probationary period has concluded. 
  • The probationary periods will be served concurrently. (if applicable)
  • Memorandum of Understanding: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum of Understanding): 
    1. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
    2. The month/year work began
    3. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
    4. Specific duties performed

 

Attach the Memorandum of Understanding to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”
 
OTHER INFORMATION:

ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO FILL POSITIONS WITHIN THE SAME DIVISION WHEN THE POSITION INCLUDES SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS.

 

Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. This policy does not apply to probationary employees. Probationary employees are generally precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until their 12-month probationary period has concluded.

 

Candidates are ineligible to apply if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); or have failed a PIP and are currently awaiting the final action by your Human Resources Office.

 

A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Unacceptable".

 

Generally, following a COST TRANSFER you will be eligible for transfer after completing three years in the assignment. Additionally, NO COST TRANSFER requires a one-year assignment commitment to be eligible for further FBI transfers.

 

Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from Legat assignment.

 

Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.

 

Management has the prerogative to select at any grade for which this position has been announced.

 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Only those candidates determined to be best qualified will be contacted to proceed in the selection process.

 

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

 

The FBI welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the person on the extension provided above. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The FBI 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.

 

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

 

Application Deadline:

October 24, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Number of Positions Available:

1

 

Attorney

Job Location: Springfield, VA

 

About the Office:

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Office of Chief Counsel, International Law Section (CCI), DEA Headquarters, located in Arlington, Virginia.

 

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

 

Job Description:

The attorney will be responsible for advising DEA elements on international/intelligence law, and assisting the United States Attorney’s Offices and other elements of the executive branch on criminal law issues relating to drug enforcement.  They will provide legal, policy, and operational advice on criminal law issues raised by DEA foreign operations and coordinate interagency and international transactions, including drafting or reviewing memoranda of understanding between DEA and agencies of the Intelligence Community; elements of the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, and Justice; the National Guard; and foreign entities, among others.  Attorney will also provide training in the above areas as required. 

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), have at least 10 years of post J.D. legal experience, and have at least one year experience in grade as a GS 905 14 attorney equivalent (or higher) at time of selection.  Applicants must also have 1) Significant experience in criminal, international and/or intelligence law, preferably federal; 2) Demonstrated excellent management skills and academic credentials; 3) Strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills; 4) Superior legal research and analytical skills; 5) Experience in dealing with complex legal and policy issues; and 6) Ability to formulate and implement Department of Justice and DEA policies on all matters pertaining to assigned areas.  Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret security clearance.

 

Salary:

Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary within the GS-14 position ($114,590 - $148,967) to GS-15 ($134,789 - $164,200).

 

Travel:

Occasional travel required

 

Application Process:

Applicants must submit a detailed resume, a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and a professional legal writing sample to:

 Headquarters, Drug Enforcement Administration

Office of Chief Counsel

ATTN: Andy Lopez 

Acting Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel

International Law Section

8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152

 

Applications must be received by October 26, 2018.  Also, you can email your resume to DEA.ChiefCounsel.Resumes@usdoj.gov.  No telephone calls please. 

 

Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana. Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage and the full-field background investigation and results of the other steps in the process are otherwise favorable.

 

Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position. All applicants must complete the DEA Drug Questionnaire and submit that Questionnaire with their application package. A copy of the drug questionnaire can be located at http://www.justice.gov/dea/, under "Careers".  The link to the questionnaire is located under "Employment Requirements."

 

Application Deadline:

October 26, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Supervisory Trial Attorney, Deputy Chief

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

The Public Integrity Section is a litigating Section of the Criminal Division, Department of Justice, with responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of public corruption and election offenses nationwide. The Section oversees the federal effort to combat corruption through the prosecution of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government. Section attorneys investigate and prosecute cases against federal, state, and local officials throughout the United States. The Section also has substantial responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of election crimes, campaign financing violations, and conflict of interest crimes.

 

Job Description:

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Trial Attorney, responsible for independently investigating, prosecuting, and trying public corruption matters, and supervising the work of Trial Attorneys who conduct such investigations and prosecutions nationwide. As a Supervisory Trial Attorney you will:

  • Participate in and direct the Section's efforts to investigate and prosecute public corruption offenses, including recusal cases, agency referrals, shared cases with United States Attorney's Offices, corruption cases affecting national security, and election crimes and campaign financing offenses.
  • Supervise Trial Attorneys, who conduct public corruption investigations and prosecutions, and also personally conduct investigations, handle matters before the grand jury, and conduct public corruption trials.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of criminal court procedure; interact with law enforcement officials in receiving and discussing evidence; develop investigative plans, draft grand jury subpoenas; conduct witness interviews; draft, review and edit briefs; plan and conduct arguments before the court; negotiate with opposing counsel, and interact with the assigned judge, and other officers of the court.
  • Make charging decisions and propose dispositions with regard to Section cases.
  • Participate in Section's efforts to provide sound and effective legal advice and training for Assistant United States Attorneys, law enforcement agents, international delegations, and foreign law enforcement agencies regarding public corruption and election crime matters.
  • Evaluate reports of investigation and memoranda from law enforcement agencies to determine whether litigation is warranted.
  • Advise and instruct U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy.

 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

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.

 

Grade Specific Qualifications:

  • To qualify at the GS-15 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. Examples of specialized experience include: 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; and leading paralegals and support staff.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies and experiences:

  • Knowledge of public corruption cases;
  • Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising litigation in federal or state courts;
  • Experience supporting and leading complex criminal investigations and prosecution of public corruption offenses.

 

Travel:

Occasional travel required.

 

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A list of eligible candidates will be referred to the hiring managers every 2 weeks during the open period of the announcement. The announcement may be closed at any time once all selections are made. If you are interested in applying, it is recommended that you do so early.

 

The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.  Please submit your application through USAJOBS.  The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement.                                   

  1. If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying here:  Create an Account. You will be able to upload your resume and complete your profile prior to applying.
  2. Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/

 

Internet Sites: 

For information about the Criminal Division, see http://www.justice.gov/criminal/.  For more information about PIN and its work, see http://www.justice.gov/criminal/pin/.

 

This and other Criminal Division vacancy announcements can be found on the Internet at http://www.justice.gov/criminal/employment/vacancies.html

 

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Number of Positions Available:

1

 

Volunteer Legal Intern

Job Location: York, PA

 

About the Office:

The jurisdiction of the United States Immigration Courts includes all matters brought before the Court by the Department of Homeland Security. The immigration judges preside over formal immigration hearings to determine whether aliens are deportable, excludable, inadmissible or removable from the United States. In addition, the judges have jurisdiction to consider applications for various forms of discretionary and mandatory relief, including various waivers, adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the U.N. Convention Against Torture. For further information about the York Immigration Court, please visit https://www.justice.gov/eoir/york-immigration-court.

 

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

 

Job Description:

The United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review is seeking a law student intern to participate in an excellent internship opportunity at the York Immigration Court. The position will entail in-depth research and analysis of legal issues, as well as preparation of legal memoranda and draft decisions that will be taken under advisement by an immigration judge. The intern can expect to complete assignments that may later be used as writing samples. In addition, the intern will be able to observe all matters brought before the Court. Although the internship is unpaid, academic credit may be obtained with the permission of the intern’s law school.

 

Qualifications:

Applicants should demonstrate a strong background and/or interest in immigration law. Applicants should also exhibit strong legal writing and reasoning skills. Applicants must have completed their first year of law school and are required to be United States citizens. Selected candidates must pass a background security check conducted by the Department of Justice.

 

Salary:

Uncompensated, but may receive course credit through the intern's law school

 

Application Process:

Spring 2019 internship applications are due by November 1, 2018 and will be considered on a rolling basis. Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and a 5- to 10-page writing sample in a single PDF to:

Brooke McGee, Judicial Law Clerk

York Immigration Court

3400 Concord Road, Suite 2

York, PA 17402

Brooke.K.McGee@usdoj.gov

 

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2018

 

Number of Positions Available:

1

 

Attorney Advisor(s)

 

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 (FISC) and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight of the activities of various Intelligence Community agencies.

 

Job Description:

The Office of Intelligence (OI) of the National Security Division is seeking experienced attorneys for its Operations Section.  Attorneys in the Operations Section handle NSD’s intelligence operations workload, including representing the Government before the FISC.  The Operations Section is responsible for preparing and filing all applications for Court orders pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).  The mission of the Operations Section is to ensure that the FBI and other Intelligence Community agencies have the legal tools necessary to conduct intelligence operations in adherence with the requirements and safeguards of the law.  The Operations Section is currently divided into three operational units: the Counterterrorism Unit, the Counterintelligence Unit, and the Special Operations Unit.  The Operations Section also works with OI’s Oversight Section in various matters, including overseeing compliance with FISC orders and working on projects involving information sharing among Intelligence Community agencies and modifications to authorities governing the acquisition, retention, and dissemination of FISA-related information.  In addition, the Operations Section closely coordinates with the FBI and other Intelligence Community agencies on intelligence operational matters and provides legal advice to other government agencies on matters relating to FISA and other national security laws and governing authorities.  Due to the unique national security mission of OI, attorneys hired into the Operations Section may be transferred to one of OI’s other two sections, Oversight or Litigation, depending on the needs of the office.

 

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.

 

Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.

 

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the National Security Division.

 

Salary:

Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level: (GS-13) $96,970 - $126,062 per annum; (GS-14) $114,590 - $148,967 per annum; and (GS-15) $134,789 - $164,200 per annum.

 

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

 

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience and describing why you are interested in working with OI, a copy of your resume with a writing sample (we encourage you to submit a legal memorandum or brief), and a current performance appraisal (if a current performance appraisal is available) to:

U.S. Department of Justice
National Security Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6150
Washington, D.C. 20530

ATTN: Aprel Thompson/Operations Vacancy

 

No telephone calls please.

 

Or apply by email: intelligenceoperationsvacancy@usdoj.gov with the subject line “Operations Vacancy.”

 

**** For more information about the National Security Division, please visit the NSD Web page at: http://www.usdoj.gov/nsd

 

Application Deadline:

November 2, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Number of Positions Available:

Multiple

 

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia (USAODC) is unique among the 94 United States Attorneys’ Offices across the nation by virtue of its size and its varied responsibilities.  It is the largest United States Attorney’s Office with up to 350 Assistant United States Attorneys and 350 support personnel.  The size of this Office is the result of the breadth of our responsibility for criminal law enforcement and our location in the nation’s capital.  We are responsible not only for the prosecution of all federal crimes, but also for the prosecution of all serious local crimes committed by adults in the District of Columbia.  In addition, we represent the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court in the District of Columbia.  As the principal prosecutor for all criminal offenses in this jurisdiction, and as the principal litigator for the United States in the nation’s capital, this Office offers extensive trial experience before over 100 judges in the federal and local courts and unique opportunities for important public service.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

 

Job Description:

The Civil Division handles both affirmative and defensive civil litigation in both trial and appellate courts the applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in a wide range of defensive civil cases, including cases that are unique and complex. The division does not have formal subcomponents, so civil AUSAs may be assigned all types of cases and may remain responsible for all proceedings in their assigned cases from inception until final resolution, including trials and appeals.

 

Approximately seventy percent of the Civil Division’s defensive case docket consists of cases brought under the Freedom of Information Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the federal employment discrimination laws.  Other kinds of defensive cases, including Federal Tort Claims Act cases and Privacy Act cases, account for smaller percentages.

 

Civil AUSAs must serve as effective and dedicated advocates for the government’s interests, timely and efficiently pursue the just resolution of their assigned cases, and make sound and legally supportable decisions toward those ends. They must possess the foresight and organizational and legal skills needed to manage a large and diverse caseload that involves lengthy and difficult litigation.  They must be able to identify the relevant legal and factual issues in their assigned cases, and to develop and implement effective strategies for all proceedings in those cases, including motions practice, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, trial and appeal. They must be able to work well with colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and other participants in litigation such as court personnel, opposing counsel, and parties’ agency counsel, and witnesses.  They must have strong legal research skills, be able to produce high quality written work even under deadline pressure, and be persuasive oral advocates.  Newly hired civil AUSAs are expected to quickly develop subject matter expertise in all areas in which the Civil Division regularly practices, and to possess or rapidly acquire expert-level knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence.

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, a keen desire for public service, and an exceptional aptitude for litigation. Selections are made of the most highly qualified attorneys who apply, without regard to race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, handicap, age, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or political affiliation, significant prior civil litigation experience, although highly desirable, is not mandatory.  

 

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 have at least two years post J.D. civil litigation experience.  Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing.

 

United States citizenship is required.  Applicants should review D.C. Bar Opinion 210 and ascertain whether they have a conflict of interest that they need to address.

 

Salary:

Basic pay range is $83,362 to $159,638

 

Travel:

Most defensive cases require little to no travel.

 

Application Process:

An application package for a position with this Office should include a letter of application, resume, legal writing sample and an official law school transcript. The writing sample selected for submission should be the applicant's exclusive work product. If the writing sample was edited, or if there were other contributors, applicants are expected to identify those portions of the writing sample not exclusively their own work product and the extent of editing done by others. Applicants may also submit cover letter with announcement number 18-DC-AUSA-05 and letters of reference from persons recommending appointment.

 

All applications and supporting documentation for Civil AUSA positions should be mailed to:

 

Alessio D. Evangelista

Principal Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
District of Columbia
555 Fourth St., N.W., Room 5810
Washington, D.C. 20530

 

Attention: Lynita Greene

United States Attorney’s Office

District of Columbia

555 Fourth St., N.W., Room 5810
Washington, D.C. 20530

 

No telephone calls please.  Position is open until filled, but no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2018.

 

Application Deadline:

December 30, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Number of Positions Available:

1

 

Assistant United States Attorney - Asset Forfeiture Section

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

 

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Central District of California. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. With an authorized strength of approximately 280 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), the USAO is the second largest in the country. The USAO is divided into four litigating Divisions (Criminal, National Security, Civil, and Tax). The USAO's main offices are in Los Angeles. The USAO's Criminal Division has branch offices in Santa Ana and Riverside.

 

Job Description:

Hiring is for three AUSA position in our Asset Forfeiture Section. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Persons with pending applications with the USAO need not reapply.

 

The Asset Forfeiture Section prosecutes civil and criminal asset forfeiture matters arising from a wide range of federal offenses. While a majority of the cases in the section involve narcotics and money laundering violations, the section also handles significant cases in such diverse areas as bank and health care fraud, smuggling, gambling, and child exploitation.

 

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. experience. If not already an active member of the California bar, any applicant hired will be required to take (prior to their entry on duty date) and subsequently pass the California bar exam.  AUSAs must become active members of the California bar and maintain California bar membership.

 

Preferred qualifications:

Hiring for AUSA positions within the USAO is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience, unified by keen intelligence and sincere commitment to public interest. Litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent writing skills, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all taken into account. Most attorneys hired have several years of experience, although highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered. Ties to the Central District of California will be considered. 

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Salary:

AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $88,682 to $164,100, including locality pay authorized.

 

Travel:

Travel may be required between 1-5 nights per month or more depending on the needs of any particular case assignment, both within and outside the district.

 

Application Process:

Attorneys seeking a position as an AUSA should complete the PDF application found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/employment/attorneyslawyers and create a second PDF containing a cover letter to the attention of First Assistant United States Attorney Tracy Wilkison, resume, law school transcript, and brief writing sample (preferably 10 pages or less). Please include the cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in a single pdf in that order. Please be sure to indicate that you are applying for the Asset Forfeiture Section and include all jurisdictions in which admitted to practice law. The two PDFs should be e-mailed to USACAC.AUSAHiring@usdoj.gov. This position is open until filled, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis until December 31, 2018. No telephone calls please.

 

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Number of Positions Available:

Hiring is for three AUSA in the Asset Forfeiture Section. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Persons with pending applications with the USAO need not reapply.

 

Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal and National Security

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

 

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Central District of California. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. With an authorized strength of approximately 280 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), the USAO is the second largest in the country. The USAO is divided into four litigating Divisions (Criminal, National Security, Civil, and Tax). The USAO's main offices are in Los Angeles. The USAO's Criminal Division has branch offices in Santa Ana and Riverside.

 

Job Description:

Hiring is for five AUSAs in the Criminal and National Security Divisions. AUSAs in the Criminal Division prosecute federal cases in the Central District of California and advise federal law enforcement agents on  investigations, present cases to the grand jury, try cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. AUSAs in the National Security Division are responsible for combatting national security and cyber security threats facing our region and our nation. 

 

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. experience. If not already an active member of the California bar, any applicant hired will be required to take (prior to their entry on duty date) and subsequently pass the California bar exam.  AUSAs must become active members of the California bar and maintain California bar membership.

 

Preferred qualifications:

Hiring for AUSA positions within the USAO is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience, unified by keen intelligence and sincere commitment to public interest. Litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent writing skills, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all taken into account. Most attorneys hired have several years of experience, although highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered. Ties to the Central District of California will be considered. 

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Salary:

AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $88,682 to $164,100, including locality pay authorized.

 

Travel:

Travel may be required between 1-5 nights per month or more depending on the needs of any particular case assignment, both within and outside the district.

 

Application Process:

Attorneys seeking a position as an AUSA should complete the PDF application found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/employment/attorneyslawyers and create a second PDF containing a cover letter to the attention of First Assistant United States Attorney, Tracy Wilkison, resume, law school transcript, and brief writing sample (preferably 10 pages or less). Please include the cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in a single pdf in that order. Please be sure to indicate that you are applying for the Criminal and National Security Divisions and include all jurisdictions in which admitted to practice law. The two PDFs should be e-mailed to USACAC.AUSAHiring@usdoj.gov.

 

This position is open until filled, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis until December 31, 2018. No telephone calls please.

 

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2018

 

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

 

Number of Positions Available:

Hiring is for five AUSAs in the Criminal and National Security Divisions. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Persons with pending applications with the USAO need not reapply.

 

Law Student Volunteer

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

OPL is a team of attorneys and policy analysts working with all the sections and offices of the Criminal Division, components around the Department, and Department leadership to develop, review, and evaluate national crime, sentencing, and corrections policy and legislation. Our legislative component develops legislative proposals, legal memoranda, and Congressional testimony. We prepare comments on pending legislation and other legislative matters affecting the federal criminal justice system, and help represent the Department before the U.S. Sentencing Commission on sentencing-related issues, and before the Judicial Conference's Advisory Committees on Criminal Rules and Evidence regarding the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Our policy component analyzes policy and management issues related to federal crime policy and the federal criminal justice system. We identify problems and emerging trends; analyze crime data, federal caseload statistics, and other criminal justice system information; develop policy options and recommendations and support strategic planning; and provide research, technical, and management support to the Assistant Attorney General and other Division and Department policymakers.

 

Job Description:

OPL's legislative and legal policy work is driven by the interests and priorities of Division and Department leadership, and our projects are always of high importance and impact. OPL's Law Interns collaborate closely with Office, Division, and Department decision makers on critical issues and problems relating to federal criminal law, and work independently to conduct complex legal policy and legislative analyses, explore legal policy and legislative options, and draft recommendations for action. OPL's Law Interns work under the guidance and supervision of office's Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Counsel for Sentencing, Policy and Legislation.

 

Qualifications:

Strong legal and policy research and analytical skills - particularly in the area of federal criminal law; strong writing and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team; strong initiative and the ability to work independently; and the ability to develop expertise in a particular area quickly.

 

Salary:

This is an uncompensated student volunteer position.

 

Travel:

None anticipated

 

Application Process:

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript to Associate Director Scott Hendley (scott.hendley@usdoj.gov). The application deadline for OPL's summer 2019 law internship is Friday, February 15, 2019. Candidates should indicate their dates of availability for the summer internship period. For more information on the Office of Policy and Legislation, please visit us at: http://www.justice.gov/criminal/about/opl.html

 

Application Deadline:

February 15, 2019

 

Number of Positions Available:

2