U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL DIVISION
INTERMITTENT LEGAL ADVISOR IN INDONESIA
About the Office: The mission of the Criminal Division’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel, so those institutions and their personnel can more effectively combat terrorism, organized crime, corruption, financial crimes, trafficking in persons and other types of crime, in a manner consistent with the rule of law, and can more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Office seeks an experienced Assistant United States Attorney or Department of Justice Trial Attorney to fill the position of Intermittent Legal Advisor (ILA) in Jakarta, Indonesia. This detail is for a term of three months, with the possibility of a continuation, contingent upon available funding. (This is a reimbursable detail). The ILA represents the Department and OPDAT in the implementation of an OPDAT justice sector assistance program designed to strengthen Indonesia’s capacity to prosecute and adjudicate trafficking-in-persons (TIP) crimes. During his or her tenure, the selected attorney will work closely with law enforcement and government officials, including investigators, prosecutors and judges, to develop and implement this assistance program.
Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be a current Department Trial Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney and have at least four or five years of post J.D. experience to be qualified at the GS-14 or 15 level.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a self-starter, and have extensive experience with human trafficking investigations and prosecutions. Experience in bar activities, teaching, and designing course curricula is desired. In addition, experience with international development projects is preferred, but again, is not required.
Travel: Periodic travel may be required.
Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level. (See OPM's Web page at www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/index.htm)
Location: The ILA will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia beginning in December 2007.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: To apply for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Criminal Division
Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT)
10th and Pennsylvania Aves., NW
Washington, DC 20530
Attn: Christopher Lehmann, Senior Regional Director for Eurasia, Asia and the Pacific
Faxed or e-mailed submissions are also acceptable. Mr. Lehmann’s fax number is (202) 616-8429. His E-mail address is christopher.lehmann@usdoj.gov. Mr. Lehmann will also accept telephone inquiries at 202-307-0421.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.