Attorney Advisor (FOIA)
What you'd do
The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has an opening for an Attorney Advisor to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?
Major duties
The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking a highly qualified attorney to serve as Attorney Advisor (FOIA) in the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Unit. The FOIA/PA Unit receives, evaluates, and processes all FOIA and Privacy Act requests for records made of the Antitrust Division, in accordance with the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552, the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, and related Department of Justice regulations, 28 C.F.R. § 16.1, et seq. The FOIA/PA Unit assists in defending FOIA/PA litigation, provides program guidance, and prepares material for state attorneys general under Section 4F of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 15f. In addition, the FOIA/PA Unit reviews for pre-clearance the content of Antitrust Division staff presentations, speeches, lectures, and panel discussions for public appearances to outside groups, as well as staff articles, publications, and other written materials for circulation outside the Department of Justice that pertain to antitrust enforcement or Division business. As a Attorney Advisor (FOIA), you will: Coordinate with the Unit's FOIA Government Information Specialists and review the processing of FOIA, Privacy Act, and Section 4F requests received by the Division and advocate the Division's position on FOIA and Privacy Act administrative appeals. Process complex FOIA/PA requests and administrative appeal work as a primary assignee, handle: record searches, review, and redaction; consult within the Division, within DOJ, and with other federal agencies; propose dispositions; draft correspondence, summaries, and memoranda. Serve as a point of contact for trial counsel and be responsible for providing litigation support and assistance in litigation involving information disclosure. Advise Division and Department decision-makers and others on legal and policy issues relating to the FOIA and the Privacy Act, other access laws, and grand jury procedures. The successful candidate can expect a stimulating and collegial environment working with professional staff, as well as the satisfaction of serving the public interest on matters of national significance. Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
What you need to qualify
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. To qualify, an applicant must: Be a citizen of the United States; Possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; two and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and/or at least four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level; Applicants should have strong academic and professional credentials and proven FOIA, analytical, legal research, and oral and written advocacy skills; and Post-J.D. legal experience in FOIA and Privacy issues, litigation, and litigation support is preferred. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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