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Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section
Washington, District of Columbia
Announcement #: SES-11715235-23-STM
Application Deadline: December 2, 2022
The Deputy Director, CLB-NC, in conjunction with the Branch Director, directs and supervises the work of attorneys and other personnel in the National Courts Section, including international trade litigation, either directly or by providing guidance to Assistant Directors, Senior Trial Counsel, or Trial Attorneys. Represents the Department of Justice on interagency task forces, study groups, or litigation teams. In this context, incumbent speaks for the Director and deals with key officials of other Departmental components or agencies in which the cases handled by the section originate. Consults with and advises officials of these agencies about the effects of court decisions and other developments on agency policies and procedures to enhance the section's ability to carry out its mission.
Serves as an expert on issues within the National Courts Section's areas of responsibility, including international trade law, and is sought as a consultant not only within the Commercial Litigation Branch and throughout the Department, but also by other Federal agencies. Provides input to the Branch Director in the formulation and implementation of new policies or organizational changes having an impact on the Branch and the Division.
Additional duties include:
- Personally handles and argues difficult and precedent-setting cases of unusual complexity. These duties include communicating with various government agencies at the highest levels and determining the Department's strategies in these cases.
- Assists in the assignment and distribution of work among the attorneys, reviews and approves pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed in courts and other fora and acts as the legal advisor and counsel to attorneys about approaches and strategies to be followed in preparing for or presenting a case or an appeal.
- Provides guidance and direction on all aspects of work performance and provides input to the Branch Director for the preparation of performance appraisals and other personnel actions. Advises and consults with the staff on new program orientations or directives. Evaluates organizational structure and makes necessary changes based on new caseload requirements or policy directives.
- Analyzes and reviews proposed and pending legislation that may affect the work of the section. Comments on and makes recommendations to revise, support, or oppose such legislation and assists in formulating the Department's positions.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.
Position Requirements:
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
- You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a final Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of the job offer or removal.
- You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
- This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.
United States Attorney's Office, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Announcement #: 23-DC-11713016-AUSA
Application Deadline: November 15, 2022
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Office's Superior Court Division. The Superior Court Division is the largest division in the Office. It has primary responsibility for the prosecution of criminal cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and handles the highest volume of felony and misdemeanor cases prosecuted by the Office. Types of cases include, but are not limited to, narcotics and weapons possession; theft; assault; domestic violence; and other serious crimes of violence, including sexual assault; burglary; kidnapping; carjacking; and homicide.
AUSAs must possess the qualities necessary to excel in their mission to enforce the criminal laws of the District of Columbia and the United States. These qualities include advocacy and communication skills; superior writing and analytical skills; the ability to manage a high volume docket; and dedication to duty. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims. They must also demonstrate their willingness to meet the high ethical standards expected of prosecutors in their interactions with opposing counsel and the courts.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html
This position is located in Washington D.C. and a four year commitment in the Superior Court Division is required.
All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Read more about the recruitment listed above at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/686803200
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