Attorney

2-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking an experienced Attorney to join its Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU). The OTLU provides legal policy advice and real-time operational legal support for a variety of matters pertaining to the FBI's Science & Technology Branch, which includes the FBI Operational Technology Division (OTD). This position is open to . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the ., and eligible veterans.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a . degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to .) and be an active member of a . jurisdiction bar association.

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have or more years post . attorney experience.

GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post . attorney experience.

Demonstrated experience as a criminal prosecutor or prior sworn law enforcement agent/officer is preferred, as well as with the use and deployment of investigative technology. This experience, if applicable, should be highlighted in the application materials.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor question: Please discuss your experience, including as a prosecutor or investigator, in conducting, advising on, or litigating matters concerning technical investigative methods and tools in criminal or national security investigations. Please include experience with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Communications Assistant to Law Enforcement Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Stored Communications Act, or the Wiretap Act. Experience in this area MUST be identified in your resume.

Duties

GS-14:

Serve as legal counsel to assigned Operational Technology Division sections, units, and programs;
Advise client units and investigators on complex investigations and on the procedural and operational requirements for using technical investigative solutions;
Research and draft applications, orders and legal memoranda;
Develop, maintain, and manage relations with prosecutors and defense counsel, and provide advice to other federal, state, and local enforcement agencies on the use of technical investigative methods, including federal electronic surveillance statutes; and
Provide guidance on the application of relevant statutes and other authorities in all FBI operations and investigations as required, including the FBI Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide (DIOG) and Attorney General Guidelines.

GS-15: In addition to the duties described above:

Identify gaps and develop legal policy solutions, including legislative and administrative proposals on emerging investigative technology issues and their impact on electronic surveillance and FBI criminal and national security investigations.

Requirements

Must be a U. S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

How to Apply

To apply for the Attorney (Operational Technology Law) position, please create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email. Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2023_External/Internal). Submit the completed application email to .

Salary

The salary range for the Attorney (Operational Technology Law) position is GS 14 - 15, with a salary range of $116,393 - $183,500 per year.

Conclusion

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking an experienced Attorney to join its Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU). This position is open to . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the ., and eligible veterans. Applicants must possess a . degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to .) and be an active member of a . jurisdiction bar association. The salary range for the Attorney (Operational Technology Law) position is GS 14 - 15, with a salary range of $116,393 - $183,500 per year. To apply for the Attorney (Operational Technology Law) position, please create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email. Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2023_External/Internal). Submit the completed application email to .

Organization is now recruiting for an Attorney (Operational Technology Law) to join its Operational Technology Law Unit (

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Analytic Thinking, Communication, Governance and Legal Jurisprudence, Leadership, Oral/Written Communication, Research

Possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association

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Qualification and Experience Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school and proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association

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