Attorney-Adviser

Job Description

Department of Justice (DOJ) agencies post experienced attorney job announcements on the DOJ Careers page. The DOJ typically hires hundreds of attorneys each year. WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All groups of qualified individuals.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. All applicants must be an active member of a bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess: 1) a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience; 2) excellent academic credentials; 3) strong oral and written advocacy skills; 4) superior legal research and analytical skills; 5) demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment; and 6) experience as a law clerk or in administrative law preferred but not required. Specific grade level requirements: GS-12: At least 1-year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. GS-13: At least 2-year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.

Required Documents

Required for ALL Applicants Cover letter describing your interest in the position. Resume - showing applicant's name, email address, relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year), work schedule (e.g. part or full time), the number of hours per week worked/volunteered, job title and description of duties performed. (No more than 2 pages) Writing Sample - A brief or comparable analytic legal exposition that is your work product. (No more than 10 pages) Law School Transcripts - Submit a copy of your law school transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable). Applicants must be graduates of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Proof of current and active bar association membership SF-50 (If Applicable) - SF-50(s) must show the effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, competitive status, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Political Appointees (Current and Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Department Information

Agency

Drug Enforcement Administration

Department

Department of Justice

Location

Arlington, Virginia, Virginia, United States