Summary

The Investigative Law Unit (ILU) directly supports the FBI's national priorities by providing legal and policy advice and guidance concerning criminal investigative jurisdiction, operations, and techniques to the multiple FBI Headquarters (HQ) divisions, and all FBI Field Offices and Legal Attach Offices. The ILU attorney will provide legal advice and counsel to the assigned client group and Executive Management.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

04/23/2024 to 04/22/2025

* Salary

$139,395 - $191,900 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15

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Location

* Washington, DC

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Some travel is required for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

15

* Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

* Drug test

Yes

* Announcement number

DESTIMP-12394700-24-AZ

* Control number

788209700

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This job is open to

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

* Individuals with disabilities

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

* Military spouses

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

* Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

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Duties

GS-14

* Consults and provides legal guidance to clients on issues related to operational and criminal law;

* Provides prompt and thorough advice to the field office Chief Division Counsels on operational and criminal law issues;

* Participates in the policy process to ensure all legal equities and risks are addressed; and

* Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management.

GS-15

* Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* 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.

Qualifications

The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

* 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

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.

Education: Applicant must 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.

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.

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

Additional information

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.

Application Process:

NOTE: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application. All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks; and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you.

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* Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

All applicants are rated on the following competencies:

* Analytic Thinking

* Communication

* Governance and Legal Jurisprudence

* Leadership

* Oral/Written Communication

* Research