Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General) (Legal Counsel)
Company
Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Join our team! The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Legal Counsel in the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program Office. The PSOB Program provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- This appointment is subject to completion of a 2-year trial period.
- This position requires active bar membership (any jurisdiction) in good standing.
- 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Qualifications
- Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
- Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of post J.D./LL.B legal experience, four (4) of which must have been in at least one of the following areas:
- In handling legal matters involving programs such as those providing disability, death, and education benefits, or other complex programs governed by law, regulation and procedures;
- In handling Torts, insurance claims, workers' compensation or similar matters; or
- Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree.
Additional information
- Duty Station: This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
- Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
- This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
- This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
- OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.
- This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
- As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
- Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.
Date Posted
11/13/2024
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