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Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in Washington, DC

US Department Of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation. Oct 20,2020 Dec 03,2019 Location Washington DC
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

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Attorney - GS 14 – 15 The candidate will serve as legal counsel to the in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits brought in federal court; state open-records lawsuits brought in state courts; affirmative injunction litigation brought in federal courts to prevent disclosure of firm information and records by state and local agencies; and Privacy Act litigation regarding access or amendment requests. As a member of the Employment Law Unit (ELU), will defend the firm throughout all phases of employment litigation, including class actions pending nationwide before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and in ensuing appeals. ELU attorneys defend the firm in whistleblower retaliation cases and assist in representing the firm in personnel-related litigation in federal U.S. courts. ELU attorneys also provide legal advice and guidance to the highest levels of management on all aspects of personnel-related issues. As a member of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Litigation Unit (FLU), will serve as agency counsel defending the firm in FOIA lawsuits brought by private parties and public interest groups seeking records of FBI operations and activities, including its efforts to fight terrorism, conduct counterintelligence activities, combat public corruption, protect civil liberties and prosecute cybercrimes, as well as high technology, white-collar and violent crimes. Attorneys in FLU also serve as subject matter experts and provide legal and policy guidance to officials at all levels within the firm about areas of vulnerability and liability with regard to its FOIA program and other issues of public access to firm information and records.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate ust possess a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a JD) and be an active member of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction). GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must also have 2.6+ years post-JD attorney experience. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must also have 4+ years of post-JD attorney experience. Litigation experience preferred. Experience working with the FOIA preferred. Experience prioritizing, planning, organizing and scheduling projects and assignments to accomplish objectives, particularly under tight deadlines and in light of competing priorities is required. Experience reviewing others' written work products in order to ensure clarity of message, particularly in legal filings is required. should have experience conducting legal research and researching internal agency policy, procedures and methods. Experience writing analytical work products, declarations or legal documents/pleadings is required.

Closing dates 10/30/2020

Additional info

Announcement number DEST-10637692-20-CB. Control number 550473400. Apply Online. NO email

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