Attorney (Forensic Science Law Unit)

Duties Assisting LD personnel in activities related to the full range of pre-trial through post-trial proceedings.
This involves substantial interaction with federal, state, and local prosecutors as well as civil attorneys, providing legal advice related to discovery and Giglio requirements, preparing affidavits, representing LD employees in depositions, preparing LD personnel for legal proceedings and attending legal proceedings with LD personnel as requested; Real-Time and effective legal guidance, advice and support for immediate operational and investigative issues involving the LD; Identifying and addressing gaps in legislation impacting forensic science disciplines; Providing legal policy guidance related to the FBI LD and forensic science; Providing training to LD examiners on all legal issues affecting LD personnel and forensic science, including conducting moot court exercises; Representing the FBI OGC and LD during interactions with other agencies and the U.
S.
Department of Justice on legal issues surrounding forensic science, and working cooperatively with other agencies to establish inter-agency agreements.
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.
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 Qualifications Demonstrated experience as a criminal prosecutor, defense attorney, or civil litigator Ability to perform superior legal and factual analyses Excellent legal research, legal writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills Experience developing and implementing legal policies and proposals Demonstrated experience in teaching or training others This experience, if applicable, should be highlighted in the application materials.
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Education 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.
https://fbijobs.
gov/eligibility Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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 Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents: Your cover letter and resume A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages Proof of current and active bar association membership Copy of Law School Transcripts Current SF-50 (if external government employee) DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference) Name, title, and contact information for two (2) professional references Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate.
(Example: OGC_MH_FSLU_2023_External/Internal) Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.
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Agency contact information OGC Jobs Email ogc-jobs@fbi.
gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20535 US Next steps Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications.
The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents To apply for this position, provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents: Your cover letter and resume A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages Proof of current and active bar association membership Copy of Law School Transcripts Current SF-50 (if external government employee) DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference) Name, title, and contact information for two (2) professional references Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate.
(Example: OGC_MH_FSLU_2023_External/Internal) Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.
gov Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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S.
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S.
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S.
Citizens.