[blindlaw] Overseas Div. attorney posting

[Ross Doerr]

EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY, GS-905-13/14/15
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OIA)
CRIMINAL DIVISION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, DC 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12-CRM-OIA-072
Closing Date: Monday, July 23, 2012


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This position is limited to current Department of Justice employees and may be filled by a salary only reimbursable detail assignment or a term appointment. Conditions of the detail will be handled on a case-by-case basis and will require an agreement between the gaining and losing components. This assignment is for up to two years with the possibility of an extension and is expected to begin in August of 2012.

About the Position: The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is a unique law office created to provide international assistance in criminal matters to U.S. and foreign investigators, prosecutors and judicial authorities. OIA's primary responsibilities are in the areas of international extradition of fugitives and evidence gathering (i.e., obtaining evidence for use in U.S. and foreign criminal investigations and prosecutions). In this regard, the office works directly with state and local as well as federal prosecutors and law enforcement agents to provide advice and assistance when international issues arise. OIA is also responsible for ensuring that the United States meets its reciprocal obligations to foreign countries with respect to the extradition of fugitives and the production of evidence located in the United States.

In addition to handling the thousands of international extradition and evidence gathering (mutual assistance) cases opened each year, OIA is responsible, along with the Department of State, for the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral law enforcement treaties needed to effect extradition and facilitate evidence gathering. Once these treaties enter into force, OIA works with foreign counterparts to assure effective treaty implementation.

Responsibilities and Opportunity offered: The attorney(s) selected will likely be assigned to one of six geographical teams.

His/her responsibilities will include extensive, high-volume and fast-paced casework (international extradition and mutual legal assistance), law enforcement treaty negotiations and implementation consultations, the preparation of briefing materials for the Attorney General and Department principals, and other international criminal law matters. These responsibilities require regular contact with U.S. federal, state, and local prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, other Department components, the State Department and various other federal agencies, as well as law enforcement counterparts abroad.

Responsibilities and Opportunities The attorney(s) selected will likely be assigned to one of six geographical teams.

His/her responsibilities will include extensive, high-volume and fast-paced casework (international extradition and mutual legal assistance), law enforcement treaty negotiations and implementation consultations, the preparation of briefing materials for the Attorney General and Department principals, and other international criminal law matters. These responsibilities require regular contact with U.S. federal, state, and local prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, other Department components, the State Department and various other federal agencies, as well as law enforcement counterparts abroad.

Qualifications Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post J.D. experience as an attorney. Applicants must also have solid academic credentials as well as excellent writing and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in the field of criminal law is required. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. 

Preferred qualifications: Experience in handling international extradition and mutual legal assistance cases, and proficiency in at least one foreign language, are desirable.

Travel: Periodic international and domestic travel, sometimes on short notice, is required. 

Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level of the position. Grade and salary range is from GS- 13 to GS-15 position is $89,033 – 155,500 per annum (includes locality pay). 

See OPM's Web page at http://www.opm.gov/oca/12tables/pdf/DCB.pdf 

Location:Washington, D.C. 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are NOT authorized. 

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) and a current performance appraisal (if applicable) to: 

Mary Ellen Warlow, Director
Office of International Affairs
Criminal Division
United States Department of Justice
Post Office Box 27330, McPherson Square
8th Floor, 1301 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20038-7330

We encourage applications and resumes be submitted by e-mail to OIA.Position at usdoj.gov, or Position, OIA on the DOJ Global Address Book.