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Posted: Sat Apr 24th, 2010 06:09 pm | 1st Post |
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EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE DEPUTY CHIEF OF LITIGATION SECTION
GS-905-15
About the Division: The National Security Division (NSD) leads the Department’s efforts to prevent and combat terrorism and protect the national security. NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts and conducts oversight over FBI national security investigations and foreign intelligence collections.
The NSD’s Office of Intelligence plays a critical role in the nation=s effort to prevent acts of international terrorism and to thwart the intelligence activities of hostile foreign powers. The Office of Intelligence handles a wide range of complex and highly sensitive legal matters involving terrorism and counterintelligence, primarily arising under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In particular, attorneys represent the United States before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and obtain authorization to conduct sensitive intelligence operations, including electronic surveillance and searches. Attorneys work closely with other components of the Department of Justice and with agencies in the Intelligence Community, providing advice on legal and policy matters relating to intelligence operations and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The Office of Intelligence also is responsible for conducting oversight of the national security activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies to ensure that these activities uphold civil liberties and comply with the Constitution, laws, and other legal standards. In addition, attorneys in the Office of Intelligence advise and work with federal and state prosecutors on criminal cases involving intelligence matters and the use of information collected under FISA.
Responsibilities: The Deputy Chief of the Litigation Section is responsible for assisting the Section Chief in coordinating and overseeing criminal and civil litigation related to FISA. The Litigation Section in the Office of Intelligence generally works in close coordination with federal prosecutors to ensure that information obtained from intelligence sources is used effectively and appropriately in criminal investigations and prosecutions. This is a supervisory position.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years of post J.D. legal experience. Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work independently in a very demanding environment. Past experience in the national security or intelligence field is not required.
Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.
Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level: (GS-15) $123,758 - $155,500 per annum
Location: Washington, D.C.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, a copy of your resume with a writing sample (we encourage you to submit a legal memorandum or brief not to exceed 10 pages), a law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and a current performance appraisal, if applicable, to:
More Information
http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/10-nsd-deputy-litigation.htm
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