ACB Job Connection | American Council of the Blind

Updated 8/23/2019

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.

Trial Attorney, Miami, FL
Volunteer Legal Intern Spring 2020, York, PA
Attorney, Missoula, MT
Trial Attorney, Nashville, TN
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), Harris, NY
Assistant United States Attorney, Houston, TX
Assistant United States Attorney, Harrisburg, PA
International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Attorney Advisor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Summer 2020 Law Clerk, Washington, DC
Assistant United States Attorney, Fairbanks, AK
Assistant United States Attorney, Anchorage, AK
Assistant United States Attorney, Nashville, TN
Attorney Advisor-Oversight, Washington, DC
Trial Attorney, Washington, DC
Attorney-Advisor, Washington, DC
Volunteer Legal Intern, Newark and Elizabeth, NJ
Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year, Milwaukee, WI
Assistant United States Attorney, Fresno, CA
Assistant United States Attorney, Fresno, CA
Attorney Advisor-FIOA/PA, Washington, DC
Summer Law Clerk, Seattle, WA
Acessible Content Coordinator, Phoenix, AZ
Blindness Skills Instructor, Las Cruces, NM
Law Student Volunteer, Omaha and Lincoln, NE
Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Summer - Office of Immigration Litigation - Appellate Section, Washington, DC

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Miami, FL

About the Office:

The United States Trustee Program (Program) is seeking an attorney experienced in trial practice with knowledge of bankruptcy law to join the Program’s professional staff of attorneys. The Program is a litigating component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for overseeing nearly all bankruptcy cases filed in federal bankruptcy courts across the United States – including chapter 7 and 13 cases filed by consumer debtors, chapter 12 cases filed by family farmers or fishermen, and complex chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. The Program’s mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the nation’s bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders – debtors, creditors, and the American public. The Program was established by Congress more than 30 years ago to act as the “watchdog” of the bankruptcy system, with a headquarters in Washington, DC, led by a Director; 21 Regions managed by United States Trustees; and 90 field offices in 44 states each, managed by an Assistant United States Trustee.

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit ounselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Miami, FL, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r21/region-21-southern-district-florida. Miami information can be found https://www.miamigov.com/Home.

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 Program is seeking an attorney experienced in litigation practice and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts covered by the Region and/or field office, litigate enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, oversee private trustees, handle appellate matters, and refer criminal conduct identified in connection with bankruptcy case oversight. The Program seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides them with frequent and meaningful court experience on a variety of issues arising in bankruptcy cases.

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in Chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding judgment; and, the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school; be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing; and, have at least four (4) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting, or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($111,573-145,048); or, GS-15 ($131,240-$166,500). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all qualifications are met;
A current resume that details months and years of education and employment, and states the month and year of earliest bar admission;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-08-2019

Application Deadline:

August 30, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Volunteer Legal Intern Spring 2020

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.

Job Description:

The internship 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. For paid internships, post-law school employment jobs, and clerkship opportunities, please visit www.usdoj.gov/oarm.

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 (volunteer). Interns may be able to receive course credit through their law school, depending on the school's requirements.

Travel:

Application Process:

Spring 2020 internship applications are due by August 30, 2019 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:

Fiorella Herrera, Esq., Judicial Law Clerk

York Immigration Court

3400 Concord Road, Suite 2

York, PA 17402

Fiorella.S.Herrera@usdoj.gov

The Executive Office for Immigration Review is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline:

August 30, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Attorney

Job Location: Missoula, MT

About the Office:

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana is considered a medium sized district and has offices located in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving organized crime, terrorism, complex securities and fraud cases, international narcotics, health care fraud and public corruption. The District also prosecutes in Federal Court violent crime cases which occur on Indian Reservations. These cases include assault, burglary, drugs, sexual assault and homicide. AUSA's assigned to the reservations act as a liaison between the reservation(s) and the United States Attorney. The Civil Division prosecutes every conceivable variety of affirmative and defensive cases filed in the District of Montana, at both the trial and appellate levels, involving matters such as health care, civil rights, environmental, false claims, immigration matters, all varieties of tort and discriminatory claims against the sovereign, the Internet, telecommunications, energy policies and First Amendment issues. AUSA's are assigned to a unit within either the criminal or civil divisions in one of the branch offices.

Job Description:

The District prosecutes a full range of federal criminal cases. Individuals selected for these Assistant United States Attorney Positions in the Criminal Division will be responsible for the investigation and prosecution of cases that may include drug crimes; violent crimes including firearms offenses, child exploitation crimes, human trafficking, and organized crime; criminal immigration matters; and general crimes. The qualified applicant would be expected to (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings, including the presentation of witnesses before the grand jury; and (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hiring for AUSA positions is highly competitive. The ideal candidate will have:

Superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgement;
Excellent communication and courtroom skills;
The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorney's, support staff, and client agencies;
A demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment;
Excellent computer literacy skills including experience with automated electronic court filing.

Salary:

AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of annual pay is $62,236 to $146,029, which include 15.67% locality pay.

Travel:

Some travel will be required. AUSA’s can expect to travel 1-5 nights per month.

Application Process:

To apply, interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter that address in detail their educational and professional background as well as a listing of all bar memberships to:

usamt.staffing@usdoj.gov

Applicants without access to e-mail may mail their application materials to the following address:

United States Attorney's Office

Attn: Michelle Gomez

901 Front St.

Suite 1100

Helena, MT 59626

Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application materials are received in the USAO, District of Montana, before the deadline.

No phone calls please.

Application Deadline:

August 30, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One or more

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Nashville, TN

About the Office:

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Nashville, TN, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r08/region-8-middle-district-tennessee. Nashville information can be found https://www.nashville.gov/.

Job Description:

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the Region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($104,821–$136,271); or, GS-15 ($123,298– $160,286). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS,

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all qualifications are met;
A current resume that details months and years of education and employment, and states the month and year of earliest bar admission;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Nashville-08-2019.

Application Deadline:

August 30, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Job Location: Harris, NY

About the Office:

The Center for Discovery. Located on 1,500 acres of land in Sullivan County, New York, The Center for Discovery is a major research and specialty center that provides healthcare and education services to more than 1,200 children and adults with complex disabilities, medical frailties, and autism spectrum disorders. We are the largest employer in Sullivan County with over 1,600 employees. The Center for Discovery, designated as a Center of Excellence, provides an extraordinary school age and residential program to both children and adults, from world-class music and creative arts therapy, to adapted physical education and a biodynamic agricultural program, among other unique services. Here at The Center, we are a landscape of possibilities and strongly feel that your Human Services program graduates could be tremendous assets to the individuals we have in our care. At The Center, we encourage people with disabilities to lead productive, meaningful, and happy lives by creating a model of an inclusivity. Not only are we a community of care devoted to the health and well-being of the individuals here, but to all people who call this home – our staff, families, and the larger community of which we are a part of. Further, we take steps to stimulate the local and regional economy by creating valuable work opportunities, raising funds to support revitalization efforts in neighboring towns and hamlets, and developing a true “community for all.” Simply put, we are transforming lives through research, innovation, and economic development.

Job Description:

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) will provide individualized and small group instruction and education programming for students with complex disabilities. Services are provided in a caseload format similar to a clinical service. Strong knowledge of cortical visual impairment (CVI) and other visual impairments are a must. The TVI is responsible for ensuring student safety, professional interactions, program implementation, assessments and paperwork. Participates in interdepartmental services.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Special Education with certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited college or university.

Salary:

$80,000

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Apply online at https://bit.ly/31g7GSD.

Application Deadline:

September 1, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not covered

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Houston, TX

About the Office:

The most populous city in Texas, Houston is a sprawling home to over two million people. It is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions. The city is also a major international player in the energy industry and was ranked third in the nation on Forbes' "Best Places for Businesses and Careers" list. Houston boasts restaurants, shops, neighborhoods, and festivals that reflect its international population.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html or http://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx.

Job Description:

This is a temporary position not to exceed 14 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

The District seeks an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Houston office. The incumbent will investigate and prosecute criminal violations of federal laws, primarily involving health care fraud. The selected applicant will work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agents and medical experts to investigate and prosecute criminal health care fraud related to prescription opioid abuse, including pill mill schemes and pharmacies.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in health care fraud is preferred, as is first chair trail experience. Other hiring preferences include superior legal writing and research ability, outstanding organizational and time management skills, strong academics, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. The successful applicant will have the following: (1) excellent judgment and a strong work ethic; (2) the ability to work independently and efficiently; (3) the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with other lawyers and staff; and (4) outstanding skills in legal analysis, research, and writing.

United States citizenship is required.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary:

The range of basic pay is $71,313 to $166,400 (these figures factor in a 32.54% locality pay).

Travel:

1 to 5 nights per month, on average

Application Process:

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/04/2019 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ON USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543252900

Application Deadline:

September 4, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Harrisburg, PA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania has staff in three offices: Harrisburg, Scranton, and Williamsport.

This position will be located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications to fill a permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Civil Division. The Division is comprised of approximately 12 attorneys, paralegals, an auditor and an investigator. The candidate selected for this position will be handling defensive litigation and work in the Harrisburg office. Areas of practice will include complex defensive litigation matters, including personal injury and medical malpractice, constitutional torts, and employment discrimination. Attorneys in the Civil Division perform tasks related to all stages of litigation. The successful candidate should have substantial experience in motion practice, drafting pleadings, conducting witness interviews, taking depositions, negotiating settlement, and preparing civil cases for trial. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

United States citizenship is required. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least three years of post-J.D. experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have significant civil litigation experience, superior academic records, strong analytical abilities and judgment, excellent oral advocacy and writing skills. Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, client agencies, opposing counsel, and court staff. The Civil Division litigates complex cases, so the successful applicant should possess approximately 3 years of litigation experience. Because most of the civil practice in the U.S. Attorney's Office involves pretrial litigation, applicants must possess superior research and writing abilities and must be able to prepare high-quality and persuasive pleadings. Applicants should possess experience in taking or defending depositions and conducting witness interviews. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $62,495 to $164,165 which includes a 16.15% locality pay supplement.

Travel:

Travel will be required, primarily within the Middle District of Pennsylvania (33-county area) with occasional trips to other districts, as well as to the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina for training and conferences.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted through the USAJobs on-line application system at www.usajobs.gov. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants should also fill out the Middle District of Pennsylvania’s supplemental questionnaire, and attach it to their application, submitted through the USAJobs on-line system, along with a cover letter and resume. The supplemental questionnaire may be accessed on the Middle District of Pennsylvania’s web-site at https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/jobs.

Resumes should include complete dates (beginning month and year and ending month and year) for all periods of employment. Please submit only one application.

Application Deadline:

September 3, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One (1) - This announcement will be used to fill one immediate position. However, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled from this announcement within the district.

International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Attorney Advisor

Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About the Office:

Although this vacancy announcement expires on September 5, 2019 the announcement may be closed at any time if selections are made. This assignment is for a period of 14 months beginning on or about January 1, 2020 with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be affected by reimbursable detail appointment.

The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, organized crime, corruption, financial crimes and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat.

Job Description:

The International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) Attorney Advisor will work to assist prosecutors and other justice sector officials in his/her respective region to improve their countries’ ability to effectively investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate cybercrimes and cyber-enabled crime as well as utilize digital/electronic evidence. During his/her tenure, the ICHIP Attorney Advisor will provide assistance on a variety of criminal justice projects, including: (1) case-based mentoring and skills development training for prosecutors, police, and judges; (2) identifying gaps in existing law, furnishing advice to foreign officials regarding the enactment of effective legislation and amendment of existing laws to increase enforcement efficacy; and (3) building institutional capacity within the law enforcement agencies to combat transnational computer crime.

The ICHIP Attorney Advisor is anticipated to be stationed at the U.S. Mission to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and will have regional responsibilities for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Qualifications:

Required:

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess ALL of the requirements below:

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.
Specific grade level requirements:
- GS-15: At least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include four (4) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts.
- GS-14: At least three (3) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include three (3) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts.

Applicants must have, or be able to obtain through their Component/Agency, and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

Applicants should have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Department of Justice and other United States Government approaches and policies involving transnational cybercrimes and cyber-enabled crime.

The successful applicant should also have:

Ability to function effectively in an international, multi-cultural environment;
Excellent interpersonal and management skills;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Extensive cybercrime prosecution experience; and
Experience in bar activities, teaching, designing course curricula, and/or work with international development projects.

Salary:

Under detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee’s base pay. If applicable, the selectee will also receive appropriate post and overseas salary differentials.

Travel:

Extensive travel within the region is anticipated.

Application Process:

Although this vacancy announcement expires on September 5, 2019, the announcement may be closed at any time if selections are made. The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

All interested attorneys meeting these qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume to ichip.applicants@usdoj.gov.

Application Deadline:

September 5, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses are authorized. This is an accompanied position.

Number of Positions Available:

Summer 2020 Law Clerk

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) litigates in five key areas:

Pollution Control and Prevention
Natural Resources and Public Lands
Wildlife
Indian Resources
Land Acquisition

ENRD’s attorneys represent federal agencies by preparing and arguing civil and criminal enforcement cases and by defending challenged federal agency actions under more than 100 federal laws. Cases handled by ENRD are at the cutting edge of environmental and natural resources law. The Division’s work protects our environment for future generations.

Job Description:

Law Clerks assist the Division’s lawyers in litigating cases in federal district and appellate courts. Responsibilities typically include conducting legal research and helping to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and memoranda of law dealing with a variety of federal environmental and natural resource issues. The Division handles cases covering a broad spectrum of issues including the listing of endangered species, civil and criminal enforcement of federal pollution control laws, and defense of federal agency actions under environmental and natural resources laws.

Using the section application form, law clerks may select which of ENRD's nine litigating sections they wish to review their application. Any number from one to nine may be selected. To learn more about ENRD's sections and their work, visit https://www.justice.gov/enrd/internships and download the "Section Overviews" pamphlet.

Qualifications:

This opportunity is open to 2L law students currently enrolled at least half-time. 1L students may apply for Summer 2020 positions with ENRD after January 1st. An advertisement will be posted at that time on Justice.gov.

ENRD is seeking students with:

Strong academic accomplishments
Strong research and writing skills
An interest in one of ENRD’s five key areas, in litigation, and/or in public interest law.

In addition, applicants must:

Be U.S. citizens
Successfully complete a background check prior to appointment
Have been residents of the United States for at least 36 months out of the previous 5 years prior to their prospective start date. Active duty military and Foreign Service employees posted abroad are exempt from this requirement.

Salary:

Volunteer only. ENRD will work with law schools that offer academic course credit or work-study. Travel reimbursement may be authorized to qualified law clerks.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Apply for a volunteer legal internship in Washington, DC by submitting via email to applyintern.enrd@usdoj.gov the following materials:

Section application form (posted at www.justice.gov/enrd/internships)
Cover letter stating hours/days available to work;
Resume (which includes your country of citizenship);
Writing sample;
Copy of your most recent transcript (official or unofficial);
Three references with contact information, including telephone and email (letters of recommendation not required).

Specify the year and term (i.e., Summer 2020) that you're applying for in your application and in the subject line of your application email. You must apply separately for each term. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline:

September 6, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

50+

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Fairbanks, AK

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska serves the State of Alaska through its main office in Anchorage and two branch offices located in Fairbanks and Juneau. There are 35 Assistant United States Attorneys who prosecute federal crimes and defend and pursue the interests of the United States in civil cases. All but five of the District’s 67 employees are currently assigned to the Anchorage office. This employment opportunity is in the Fairbanks Branch Office.

Fairbanks, the second largest Alaskan city, is an historical city, yet one that remains vibrant today. The Fairbanks branch office is part of a tight-knit, experienced, and dedicated law enforcement community.

This is a temporary appointment NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) 36 months. This position may be extended or made permanent with further competition.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have superb research and writing skills as well as an interest in criminal law to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the Criminal Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.

The successful candidate primarily will be responsible for handling the investigation and prosecution of crimes. The primary focus of this position is rural Alaska. This will include prosecuting cases such as firearms offenses, drug crimes, child exploitation and other violent crimes, fraud, embezzlement and other white collar crimes. In addition, the candidate may also be called upon to assist in the prosecution of a wide variety of other criminal cases as needed to address the district's priorities. The candidate may also be cross-sworn as an Assistant State Attorney to assist with violent crime prosecutions in rural Alaska. Assistant United States Attorneys work their cases from inception through appeal, and thus, in addition to district court work, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments. Travel to remote villages may also be required.

The successful candidate must have the legal acumen and experience to successfully prosecute a complex white collar, organized crime, or drug trafficking organization case, or is capable of prosecuting such a case if given the appropriate training and experience. The candidate must also have a prosecutor's professional temperament and judgment. They must have the desire to do justice, meaning to vigorously use the power of our office to protect the public, but also to protect the rights of defendants based on strong ethical beliefs. Finally, the successful candidate must be an inspiring colleague and leader, or is capable of being such a colleague and leader as they develop. Such leadership can be overt, but can also be exercised by example in day to day work. An essential part of being this type of colleague is being a dedicated team player; someone who believes in effective teamwork.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have excellent academic credentials, a J.D. degree, an active membership in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction, one (1) year post-J.D. experience, superior analytical abilities and oral communications skills, excellent research and writing skills, good judgment and strong character. Mentoring and training will be provided.

Salary:

AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $69,349 to $166,400 which includes 28.89% locality pay, plus 3.27 COLA.

Travel:

Some travel is required.

Application Process:

This position is open until filled, however, applications received by September 6, 2019, will receive first consideration.

Application packages should contain a resume, cover letter and a list of references. Please email applications to USAAK.Resumes@usdoj.gov. (NOTE: Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (19-AK-07312019-F4) on your resume and email subject line.)

Applications must be submitted via email. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline:

September 6, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Anchorage, AK

About the Office:

This is a temporary appointment NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) 36 months. This position may be extended or made permanent with further competition.

Job Description:

The successful candidate primarily will be responsible for handling the investigation and prosecution of crimes. The primary focus of this position is rural Alaska. This will include prosecuting cases such as firearms offenses, drug crimes, child exploitation and other violent crimes, fraud, embezzlement and other white-collar crimes. In addition, the candidate may also be called upon to assist in the prosecution of a wide variety of other criminal cases as needed to address the district's priorities. The candidate may also be cross-sworn as an Assistant State Attorney to assist with violent crime prosecutions in rural Alaska. Assistant United States Attorneys work their cases from inception through appeal, and thus, in addition to district court work, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments. Travel to remote villages may also be required.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

United States citizenship is required.

Salary:

Travel:

Some travel is required.

Application Process:

This position is open until filled, however, applications received by September 6, 2019, will receive first consideration.

Applications must be submitted via email. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline:

September 6, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

1 or more

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Nashville, TN

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Tennessee, is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The United States Attorneys Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Governments interest in civil cases. The office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States. More information about the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee is available at http://www.justice.gov/usao/districts/tnm.html.

Job Description:

The Middle District of Tennessee is currently seeking applicants to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division. The successful applicant will be responsible for the investigation and prosecution of the complex cases typically requiring significant federal prosecution experience. In this position, you will be provided an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. As part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for prosecuting criminal cases involving either violent crime, firearms, narcotics or fraud and white-collar crime, among other program areas.

Qualifications:

The United States Attorney's Office seeks highly qualified applicants with demonstrated strong advocacy and trial skills and excellent academic and professional credentials to serve as a federal prosecutor. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years of post-J.D. experience as an attorney. Appointment is subject to FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, reference and drug inquiries. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to function as a Criminal litigator, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Applicants also must demonstrate: (1) the ability to quickly, accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case; (2) superior oral and writing skills; (3) strong research and interpersonal skills; (4) good judgment; (5) excellent communication and courtroom skills; and (6) the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and law enforcement agencies.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay for a non-supervisory AUSA is $53,805 to $140,733 plus locality pay where authorized.

Travel:

Occasionally required

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume to:

Dawn Woodside Administrative Services Specialist (HR) 110 9th Avenue South, Suite A-961 Nashville, TN 37203

Or email to: usatnm-vacancies@usdoj.gov

Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year), job announcement number and references. Cover letter is optional and should be addressed to United States Attorney, Donald Q. Cochran.
Required, if applicable - A recent copy of an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade, and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
Required, if applicable - Veterans' Preference documentation such as a DD-214 or VA Letter (see Benefits and Other Information section for details).

Please do not submit writing samples, will be requested if needed.

No telephone calls please.

Please do not fax your applications, faxed applications will not be considered.

All applications are due by Close of Business (5pm) on the deadline date by mail or email.

Application Deadline:

September 6, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

More than one position may be filled.

Attorney Advisor-Oversight

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department of Justice’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 the activities of various United States Intelligence Community (USIC) agencies.

Job Description:

The Office of Intelligence (OI) of the NSD is seeking experienced attorneys for its Oversight Section. Attorneys in the Oversight Section oversee foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, and other national security activities of the USIC, including activities pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), to ensure compliance with governing authorities and executive branch policies.

To accomplish this mandate, Oversight Section attorneys coordinate with representatives of USIC agencies to conduct reviews of the USIC’s national security activities, including the collection, retention, and dissemination of foreign intelligence information. A significant part of the Oversight Section’s work involves analyzing large volumes of information to assess the USIC’s compliance with procedures governing the United States’ foreign intelligence programs. Oversight Section attorneys must possess mature interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment and keen focus for extended periods of time.

Oversight Section attorneys must be comfortable delivering training to large groups of individuals. Oversight Section attorneys are expected to travel, resulting in the attorney being out of town for up to several (non-consecutive) weeks per year, in order to conduct oversight reviews at USIC agencies and to conduct training during such reviews. Oversight Section attorneys are also engaged in developing policies relating to oversight and compliance matters. In addition to its oversight responsibilities, the Oversight Section also fulfills various reporting obligations, including statutorily required reporting to congressional oversight committees.

To fulfill those obligations, Oversight Section attorneys are responsible for tracking and synthesizing significant amounts of information and for drafting comprehensive reports for Congress. Oversight Section attorneys work closely with other components of the DOJ and with USIC agencies, often in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, to provide guidance on the interpretation and application of governing authorities. The Oversight Section also works closely with OI’s Operations and Litigation Sections.

Qualifications:

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

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least one and half years of post-J.D. experience and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction).

Candidates must be able to demonstrate aptitude and interest in designing, developing, analyzing, managing, and implementing compliance programs and performing oversight to ensure compliance, improvement through remedial measures, management controls, and/or long-range planning of program activities.

Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a very demanding environment.

Applicants must be able to develop and maintain close and collaborative working relationships with colleagues within the Department and the USIC.

Applicants must possess the capability to both successfully organize and lead projects, including collaborating effectively with attorneys and other personnel at external audits and reviews, and to work well as a member of teams led by other attorneys.

Applicants must possess the ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.

Applicants must be able to occasionally travel out-of-town.

Although past experience in national security/intelligence collection or in oversight/compliance areas is not required, please explain clearly in your cover letter your experience and skills that bear on such work and explain clearly why you desire to perform oversight and compliance work related to national security and intelligence collection.

Candidates selected for an attorney position with NSD are expected to make a three-year commitment.

Salary:

http://www.opm.gov/

Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level: (GS-13) $ 99,172 - $128,920 per annum; (GS-14) $117,191 - $152,352 per annum; (GS-15) $137,849 - $166,500 per annum.

Travel:

Routine travel is required.

Application Process:

Please submit the following documents:

A cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, describing your interest in oversight and compliance, and explaining how your professional experiences relate to the qualifications listed above
A copy of your resume
A writing sample (we encourage you to submit a legal memorandum or brief)
A current performance appraisal (if a current performance appraisal is available)
Applicants with three or fewer years of post J.D. experience must submit a copy of their law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

Please submit your completed application package to:

The following email address (preferred): intelligenceoversightvacancy@usdoj.gov with the subject line

“Oversight Vacancy.” Or, via U.S. Mail to:

U.S. Department of Justice

National Security Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20530

ATTN: Aprel Thompson/Oversight Vacancy

No telephone calls please.

Application Deadline:

September 12, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Multiple

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Criminal Division, U. S. Department of Justice, is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for a permanent position in the Office of Enforcement Operations, Electronic Surveillance Unit (ESU). The incumbent serves as Trial Attorney and is responsible for providing professional assistance to the Unit Chief and Deputy Unit Chiefs by carrying out legal, operational, and policy-related assignments relating to approval of wiretaps and other types of electronic surveillance.

Job Description:

The incumbent reviews wiretap applications submitted by AUSAs to determine whether they are sufficient for the internal DOJ approval that is required by the Title III statute that governs wiretaps. Based on the review, a recommendation in writing will be made to the Office of the Assistant Attorney General explaining why the request should or should not be approved. The incumbent ensures reviews are conducted in a thorough and efficient manner, considering all factors as presented or revealed as a result of the review.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Chief and Deputy Chiefs in carrying out assigned responsibilities in support of the programs of the ESU. The incumbent undertakes and completes assignments in accordance with the mission needs of the Unit and the Office, and advises managers at various levels on legal and policy issues relating to the sophisticated techniques and sensitive operational matters utilized in carrying out the investigations. The incumbent observes and adheres to all communications, information, and physical security requirements, completes required training and keeps abreast of legal issues, especially changes in law, regulation and policy. The incumbent maintains knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the technology. The incumbent also conducts trainings for prosecutors and agents.

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-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
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. 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.

Knowledge of Title III, the federal statute that governs wiretaps.
Skill in training other attorneys and law enforcement agents on legal matters.
Ability to communicate with high-level officials.

Salary:

$99,172.00 to $166,500.00 Per Year. Unless you have prior federal experience, you will likely start at step 1 of the hired GS rate: GS13-$99,172;GS14-$117,191; GS15-$137,849.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

Application Process:

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.

If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying Create an Account. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying.
Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543500900.

All applications from 19-CRM-OEO-038 are still under consideration. There is no need to re-apply to this position.

Application Deadline:

September 12, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Attorney Advisor

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

By delegation from the Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) provides legal advice to the President and all executive branch agencies. The Office drafts legal opinions of the Attorney General and provides its own written opinions and other advice in response to requests from the Counsel to the President, the various agencies of the Executive Branch, and other components of the Department of Justice. Such requests typically deal with legal issues of particular complexity and importance or those about which two or more agencies disagree. The Office is also responsible for reviewing and commenting on the constitutionality of pending legislation.

All executive orders and substantive proclamations proposed to be issued by the President are reviewed by OLC for form and legality, as are various other matters that require the President’s formal approval.

The Office reviews all proposed orders of the Attorney General and regulations requiring the Attorney General’s approval. It also performs a variety of special assignments referred by the Attorney General or the Deputy Attorney General.

Job Description:

The Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as Attorney-Advisers in Washington, D.C. The Office’s principal function is to assist the Attorney General in fulfilling the role of legal adviser to the President and Executive Branch agencies. For more information, please visit OLC’s internet website, http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/.

OLC’s responsibilities include the following:

Advising the Attorney General, the White House Counsel, all executive departments and agencies, and the various components of the Department of Justice on constitutional and statutory matters;
Resolving legal disputes within the Executive Branch through the issuance of authoritative legal opinions;
Reviewing for constitutionality proposed legislation; and
Reviewing for form and legality all executive orders and substantive proclamations and memoranda proposed to be issued by the President as well as all Attorney General Orders and regulations.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post-J.D. legal experience. OLC is highly selective in its hiring because OLC attorneys handle some of the most difficult and important legal issues confronting the Executive Branch. The ideal candidate would have exceptional academic credentials, a judicial clerkship or comparable experience, a strong background in constitutional law, outstanding legal research and writing skills, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

This position is subject to the availability of funds at the time a hiring decision is made.

Salary:

GS-905-13 to 15; $99,172 - $166,500 (Salary as listed includes locality pay.)

Travel:

Minimal travel required

Application Process:

Applicants must submit (via mail, email or fax): 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) law school transcript; and 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable). Please submit via the mailing address, email, or fax number noted below.

Dyone Mitchell

Office of Legal Counsel

U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 5218

Washington, D.C. 20530

Dyone.Mitchell@usdoj.gov

Fax: (202) 514-0563

No telephone calls please.

Please submit your application no later than 5:30 p.m. on 9/16/2019 for consideration.

IF YOU SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION UNDER THE MARCH 2019 ATTORNEY-ADVISER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU NEED NOT RE-APPLY.

Application Deadline:

September 16, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

None

Number of Positions Available:

Up to 3

Volunteer Legal Intern

Job Location: Newark and Elizabeth, NJ

About the Office:

The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings.

Job Description:

The U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review has openings for legal interns at the Newark and Elizabeth Immigration Courts for the spring of 2020. All law students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful but not necessary. Demonstrated commitment to public service is valued. Strong research and writing skills are required.

The types of projects assigned vary depending on the court’s docket and will include:

Research and preparation of memoranda on complex legal issues;
Drafting decisions on motions pending before the court; and
Drafting decisions on applications for relief from removal, such as asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under Article 3 of the U.N. Convention Against Torture.

The internship will entail in-depth research and analysis of novel legal issues, as well as preparation of legal memoranda for the immigration judges. Interns can expect to complete assignments that may later be used as writing samples. The legal interns will work under the supervision of the court’s judicial law clerks but will also have substantial interaction with the individual immigration judges. Interns will also have the opportunity to observe a variety of hearings and learn about a range of issues within immigration law.

This internship is an unpaid/volunteer position. However, students may be eligible for academic credit or work study funding. Students who are interested in receiving credit or funding are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate person at their law school to determine their eligibility. A commitment of 15 hours per week for 10 weeks is required. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, must have resided in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years, and will be subject to a thorough background check.

The Elizabeth Immigration Court has an entirely detained docket, while the Newark Immigration Court primarily hears non-detained cases. Please note that the Elizabeth Immigration Court is located inside a detention facility and is not accessible by public transportation. The Newark Immigration Court is located in downtown Newark and is accessible by New Jersey Transit, buses, and PATH.

Qualifications:

All law students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful but not necessary. Demonstrated commitment to public service is valued. Strong research and writing skills are required.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

None

Application Process:

To be considered for a position, interested students must submit the following:

Cover letter
Resume
Three professional/academic references (recommendation letters not necessary)
One legal writing sample
Law school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable)

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and students are encouraged to apply early. Applications must be received no later than Friday, September 27, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please send all questions and applications to Mary Zeoli, Attorney Advisor at the Newark Immigration Court, at Mary.J.Zeoli@usdoj.gov AND Jason Barros, Attorney Advisor at the Elizabeth Immigration Court, at Jason.Barros@usdoj.gov.

Application Deadline:

September 27, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year

Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

About the Office:

The USAO is the principal federal litigator in the Eastern District of Wisconsin and is responsible for coordinating federal investigations within the District. The District is divided into two divisions, with the main office located in Milwaukee. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things. There are approximately 37 AUSAs, most of whom work in the Milwaukee Office. The office is divided into a criminal section and a civil section. The judicial district is located in the Seventh Circuit.

Job Description:

Student interns will work with a number of different AUSAs on both criminal and civil matters. The experience is largely research and writing oriented, with interns producing memoranda, briefs, and various legal pleadings. Interns may also have an opportunity to assist AUSAs with trial preparation, which may include interviewing witnesses, assembling exhibits and drafting jury instructions. Interns are encouraged to observe proceedings in the district and magistrate courts and we make an effort to provide an opportunity for interns to observe a day of appellate arguments in the Seventh Circuit. Students who have completed one half of their law school credits and are certified by their law school as possessing the ability, training and character to participate in acivities permitted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules for the Practical Training of Law Students, may have the opportunity to appear in court under the supervision of an Assistant United States Attorney.

Internship Location: Milwaukee

Web Site: www.justice.gov/usao/wie

Qualifications:

Second- and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for intern positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office. No student will be allowed to begin work until the office receives notification of security clearance.

Salary:

Possible work-study credit. We will work with law schools to ensure that interns earn appropriate academic credit where available. Some law schools offer public interest/public sector stipends and we will work with the student and/or school to facilitate.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Cover letter (include dates of availability and daytime and evening telephone numbers), resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, two letters of reference.

USAO Eastern District of Wisconsin
Federal Courthouse
517 E. Wisconsin Avenue, # 530
Milwaukee, WI 53202

ATTN: Carol L. Kraft, Assistant United States Attorney or Bridget Domaszek, Assistant United States Attorney
Telephone: (414) 297-1700
Fax: (414) 297-1738

Application Deadline:

October 1, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Fresno, CA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes all 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.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Bakersfield office serves Kern County and the surrounding areas within the southern part of the Eastern District of California.

Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, of the Fresno Office. The Assistant United States Attorney will be dedicated to handling criminal immigration and other felony cases for the office.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

This position is open to any U.S. Citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of experience litigating cases in federal courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with multi-agency task forces; will have substantial experience and familiarity with federal grand jury practice; will have experience with the use of a multitude of investigatory techniques, including electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture; and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some subject matter expertise in prosecuting gang violence and/or drug trafficking organizations.

Security Requirements:

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $62,236 to $146,029 (which includes 15.67% locality pay for the Fresno area).

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample to:

United States Attorney’s Office
ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

501 I Street, Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Friday, October 4, 2019, and applications must be postmarked by that date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (19-EDCA-24A) on your resume and cover letter.

No telephone calls please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

October 4, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Fresno, CA

About the Office:

The Fresno Office serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern. Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Asset Recovery Unit. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will be dedicated to handling civil and criminal forfeiture matters and working closely with criminal prosecutors to ensure that forfeiture is an integral part of every appropriate case.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervision in a highly demanding environment, exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical ability, and good judgment. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Requirements:

Salary:

Travel:

The position is based in Fresno. Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample to:

United States Attorney’s Office
ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, First Assistant U.S. Attorney
501 I Street, Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Friday, November 1, 2019, and applications must be postmarked by that date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (19-EDCA-21A) on your resume and cover letter.

No telephone calls please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Attorney Advisor-FIOA/PA

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The United States Department of Justice, Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), is responsible for investigating allegations of professional misconduct involving the more than 30,000 attorneys, agents, and immigration judges within the Department of Justice. The office was founded in 1975 in response to revelations of ethical abuses and misconduct by Department officials in the Watergate scandal. It conducts highly sensitive investigations into allegations of misconduct involving all levels of the Department and is led by a career Senior Executive Service attorney. OPR investigations frequently require its attorneys to have contact with senior officials across the Department and to confront complex legal and ethical issues involving criminal prosecutions, national security matters, civil litigation, and all other areas of the law handled by the Department. By handing allegations in a fair, competent, and objective manner, OPR seeks to uphold the values and integrity of the Department.

Job Description:

OPR is seeking an experienced attorney with expertise in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) for its headquarters in the Main Justice building at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The attorney will be responsible for processing records requested pursuant to the FOIA or PA, providing technical direction to FOIA/PA staff, preparing and submitting FOIA or PA reports for internal and external audiences, assisting in the preparation of documents that support DOJ components in defending DOJ/OPR in litigation brought under the FOIA/PA, determining whether the records located during the processing of a FOIA/PA request can be released in full, in part, or withheld, recommending whether or not a document should be classified or declassified in whole or in part, staying abreast of any changes in FOIA/PA law, and ensuring that searches and processing are conducted in accordance with applicable policies, law, regulations and procedures. The attorney may also review and analyze allegations of misconduct and, where appropriate, conduct a thorough investigation of the allegations, including witness interviews and reviewing documents, and preparing a comprehensive report addressing the allegations and setting forth OPR’s findings and conclusions.

This announcement is open until filled. The first cut-off date for review of applications is May 29, 2019. Applications received by May 29, 2019, will receive first employment consideration. After that date, if necessary, applications will be reviewed every 10 business days until the closing date of May 27, 2020. This announcement may be used to fill future OPR attorney vacancies.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school, 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, be an active member of the bar in good standing, and have at least 3 years post J.D. experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: preparing pleadings, briefs, motions, affidavits, and other materials involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; independently performing legal analysis; conducting civil or criminal litigation (to include appellate practitioners); trial experience as a prosecutor or defender at the Federal, State, or Local level; analyzing cases or requests for legal sufficiency; and providing expert legal advice and consultation.

Applicants must have substantive knowledge and expertise in FOIA/PA laws, rules, and regulations, and at least two (2) years of experience in reviewing, responding to, and providing legal advice regarding FOIA/PA requests.

Applicants must have superior academic and professional credentials as well as exceptional writing and oral communication skills. Applicants must also possess the legal skills and sound judgment necessary to evaluate the sensitive issues that arise in the course of processing FOIA/PA requests as well as conducting attorney misconduct investigations. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

A knowledge of, and familiarity with the rules and obligations imposed on prosecutors and other government attorneys by the Constitution, federal statutes, court decisions, orders, rules, regulations, Department policies, and applicable state bar rules is preferred but not required.

Grade Specific Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must have at least three years of post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: conducting legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers, preparing pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other materials involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting civil or criminal litigation (to include appellate practitioners); analyzing cases or requests for legal sufficiency; and providing expert legal advice and consultation.

To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have five years of 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, preparing court documents, presentations, and other written material involving or addressing unique and/or difficult issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting complex civil or criminal litigation (to include appellate practitioners); analyzing complex cases for legal sufficiency; and providing expert, specialized advice and consultation.

Salary:

Salary and grade level determinations are made based on the number of years of qualifying experience and current salary level. The salary ranges for this position are: GS-14 ($117,191 - $152,352) and GS-15 ($137,849 - $166,500).

Travel:

Occasional travel required.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send via e-mail a PDF file containing a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages) to OPR.Applications@usdoj.gov. Those selected for an interview will be asked at that time to provide proof of an active bar membership and, if a federal government employee, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal. Please reference announcement OPR ATY 19-002 in your cover letter and in the e-mail subject line.

No telephone calls please.

For more information about OPR, please visit our Web page at: https://www.justice.gov/opr

Note: The Selecting Official may select additional candidates from this announcement if another position becomes available within one year after the closing date of this announcement.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses or extended TDY will not be authorized.

Number of Positions Available:

Summer Law Clerk

Job Location: Seattle, WA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Washington (WDWA). 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. WDWA has an authorized strength of approximately 72 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The USAO's main office is in Seattle, Washington, with a branch office located in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney’s Office will be appointing approximately 6 law students for our 2020 Summer Law Clerk program, based in Seattle and Tacoma. The program lasts for 8-10 weeks. These clerkships are performed on an unpaid - volunteer basis.

During the summer, our clerks work in all areas of the office, both civil and criminal divisions. Law Clerks research and draft civil, trial and appellate briefs and motions. The clerks work directly with Assistant U.S. Attorneys enabling them to meet and work with many different attorneys throughout the summer. Each summer clerk also has one mentoring attorney who provides assistance and support consistently throughout the summer.

The Summer Law Clerk program also involves a series of “brown bag” lunches with a variety of speakers from the federal judicial/legal systems. In past years, speakers have included federal judges, public defenders, law enforcement agents, U.S. Marshals and probation officers. We have sessions hosted by AUSAs on career paths, appellate clerkships, and interview skills. We also regularly include the following opportunities:

A trip to the Federal Detention Center, operated by the Bureau of Prisons, in SeaTac, Washington;
A tour of the U.S. Marshals courthouse lock-up facilities;
A meeting with tribal prosecutors and investigators in one of the District’s 25 federally recognized tribes;
A firearms “shoot” with ATF agents;
A day of training in search warrant execution and takedowns;
A visit with the Joint Base Lewis McChord JAG unit.

Qualifications:

Applications will be accepted from students who have completed either their first or second year of law school. Applicants must have superior research and writing skills, be detail oriented, be dedicated to upholding and advancing justice and human rights, and have a commitment to fairness and integrity.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Externships are subject to and must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and a credit check.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

Occasional

Application Process:

Each applicant packet must include:

A cover letter describing your interest in an externship with the United States Attorney’s Office;
Resume;
Your most recent available academic transcript; and
A writing sample.

Applications can be emailed (preferred) or mailed to the following addresses:

USAWAW.SummerLAWClerks@usdoj.gov

U.S. Attorney’s Office

ATTN: Summer Law Clerk Committee

700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220

Seattle, WA 98101

Applications must be received by January 17, 2020.

If you wish to apply for the externship program for credit at your law school, contact your respective Externship Coordinator at your law school to initiate the application process.

Application Deadline:

January 17, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Acessible Content Coordinator

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

About the Office:

This contract position is responsible for ensuring all customers can access and utilize our services, documents, marketing materials, defining policies and guidelines for Valley Metro as well as collaborating with key stakeholders to meet WCAG standards, evaluating and providing accessible solutions for web based and mobile products to enhance the usability of agency content and educating and promoting the practice of building media/applications with accessibility in mind, as well as mentoring others in methods and techniques for addressing accessibility barriers. This position will ensure an accessible online user experience, while maintaining quality and branded content.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Drive the development and implementation of accessibility features, requirements and guidelines in conjunction with the rest of the graphic design team as well as I.T., Accessible Transit Services department and development stakeholders.
Working with the Graphics and Communications teams to write specs, user stories, alt tags and checklists. Other internal agency departments may also need support in these areas.
Develop and manage the implementation plan, backlog and keep the team on critical path to ensure agency accessibility compliance. Work closely with developers and/or appropriate stakeholders to prioritize issues for remediation.
Review existing user experiences, provide feedback on making them more compatible with assistive technologies, and lend design and technical expertise to the project teams.
Perform regular accessibility audits of agency websites and web applications.
Ensure enterprise and agency website, mobile applications, eLearning modules, documents, and videos comply with federal agency Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 requirements by checking accessible documents created by design team for quality assurance and/or creating accessible files to meet agency needs.
Perform research on emerging technologies to support proof-of-concept (POC) capabilities and identify future solutions for the organization.
Recommend Section 508 remediation solutions/improvements related to service offerings to enhance the usability of agency content.

Qualifications:

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and Section 508 legislation; accessibility guidelines, including WCAG, ATAG, UAAG, and WAI-ARIA; and UDL principles
Knowledge of Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Knowledge of Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Knowledge of assistive computer technologies used by people with disabilities, including people who are blind or visually impaired, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people with cognitive impairments, and people with other types of physical disabilities.
Examples of assistive technology include JAWS, Windows Narrator, Voiceover, Google Talks Back, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText, software for pointing devices, etc.)
Knowledge of state and national standards and guidelines which apply to equal access to electronic media and/or technology and provision standards and web and mobile accessibility including WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA guidelines.
Knowledge of assistive technologies for varying disabilities and needs.

Skills

Advanced skills with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, InDesign and other tools
Strong organizational and project management skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Skill in web development and graphic design
Strong customer service, research and analytical skills
Skills in work management, multitasking and prioritizing, and decision-making skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Google

Abilities

Ability to remediate documents in order to meet compliance standards
Ability to understand and support 508 Accessibility and Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) issues sufficient to insure compliance to all federal statutes and guidance
Ability to take written material and effectively convert it to be accessible to all individuals with disabilities, including online documents such as PDF’s, eBrochures and Word documents
Ability to form professional interpersonal relationships with all levels of the agency as well as being able to communicate with department leaders and staff members at all levels of the organization
Ability to understand and interpret Section 508 and other accessibility standards to provide guidance related to accessibility

Selective Preferences

One to three years of experience working with assistive computer
technologies such as JAWS and similar tools
Bachelor's degree in technology, business or related field
Coursework in communications, marketing or public relations is preferred
Web Accessibility (WCAG 2.0 AA) training preferred
At least three years of web development and/or web design

experience. Intermediate to expert knowledge of semantic HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript

One year of experience converting print media into accessible formats
Two years of experience working on Section 508 compliance and accessibility

Salary:

$24-$34 per hour

Application Process:

Please send your resume and three references to mwebber@valleymetro.org to apply for this position.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Blindness Skills Instructor

Job Location: Las Cruces, NM

Job Description:

This position will provide blindness skills training, primarily training in orientation and mobility (cane travel), personal management, assistive technology, braille, and home management to blind and visually impaired individuals. This position serves both Independent Living/Older Blind Program and Vocational Rehabilitation Program participants.

Qualifications:

Individual possesses a bachelor's degree with three years of related experience. Related experience would include in-depth experience with basic computer technology, assistive technology for blind and visually impaired individuals, and skills training, in addition to the ability to teach cane travel, Braille, communication skills, and other skills related to activities of daily living for blind and visually impaired individuals.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

	Education		Experience		Education		Experience
1	High School Diploma or Equivalent	AND	4 years of experience	OR	High School Diploma or Equivalent	AND	4 years of experience
2	Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification	AND	2 years of experience		Associate's degree or higher in any field	AND	4 years of experience
3	Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification	AND	0 years of experience

Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If minimum qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results of the investigation.

Salary:

$15.59 - $27.12 hourly, $32,427 - $56,413 annually

This position is a Pay Band 65.

Travel:

Work requires daily visits to client homes, secondary and post-secondary schools, and employer locations; regular exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computers, printers, scanners, and video magnifiers; and requires extensive telephone usage. Duties require lifting of typical modern desktop video magnifiers, as well as walking, standing, sitting, bending, and crawling. Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. 80% of the work is performed away from the office, traveling throughout the southern and southwestern New Mexico service territory, including regular overnight travel using agency vehicles.

Application Process:

Apply online at https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer

Job Location: Omaha and Lincoln, NE

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska contains a Civil and Criminal Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law - types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes, and Internet predators. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of civil cases handled include, but are not limited to: Discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); bankruptcy, immigration, ADA, Federal Tort Claims Act; etc. Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff's counsel in areas, which include Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed.

Job Description:

Assignments include assisting attorneys with legal research; writing pleadings; trial preparation; and drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The law student volunteers will become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the United States District Court, and the local Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. They may attend depositions, meetings with investigative agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings in cases on which they have worked or in cases of general interest in the office. Law students who qualify to practice under the district court's student practice rules may also be assigned to handle motion hearings. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system and develop their legal skills.

Qualifications:

Must have successfully completed one year of law school prior to commencing internship along with strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. U.S. citizenship required. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background check which requires disclosure of any drug use, law enforcement and employment records, and financial credit information.

Salary:

Volunteer (without compensation). Course credit and work study may be possible.

Travel:

Not applicable

Application Process:

Applications should be emailed to: denise.smith@usdoj.gov. Applications should include the following materials (as one consolidated PDF file): (a) résumé, (b) 5-10 page legal legal writing sample, (c) dates of availability, (d) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings, and (e) location preference. A cover letter is also required. Selections will be made on a rolling basis.

Summer 2020 Internship applications must be received by February 7, 2020.

Application Deadline:

February 7, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Internship locations and positions available: Summer 2020 Omaha (2); Lincoln (1)

Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Summer - Office of Immigration Litigation - Appellate Section

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The United States Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, Appellate Section (OIL) is currently hiring volunteer legal interns for the spring of 2020. OIL litigates immigration cases on behalf of the United States Government in the federal courts of appeals. These cases involve

challenging issues relating to whether an individual is removable from the United States, and they often contain questions of constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and criminal law. OIL attorneys write briefs, appear for oral argument, and coordinate with other branches of the federal

government to ensure a uniform application of the immigration laws. OIL employs approximately 250 attorneys and 60 support staff.

Job Description:

Internships at OIL are highly sought after because of the responsibility and experience they offer. Under the guidance of attorney-mentors, interns research and write briefs for submission to the courts of appeals. They also practice their oral argument skills by mooting one of their cases before a
panel of experienced attorneys. In addition, they are given the opportunity to attend various trainings, tours, and networking events. Finally, they regularly attend meetings where OIL's leaders formulate recommendations about whether to seek further review in cases decided adversely to the
government.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have completed one year of law school by the start date of the internship, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a U.S. citizen, and be able to pass a background check. Applicants must commit to working 10 weeks for 35 hours per week.

Salary:

Uncompensated, volunteer only. We will work with students to obtain academic course credit and/or work study benefits.

Travel:

Not applicable

Application Process:

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and 5- to 10-page writing sample to Christina.P.Greer@usdoj.gov. Please consolidate the materials into a single PDF document. The application deadline is Friday, February 21, 2020.

Application Deadline:

February 21, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available: