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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

CRIMINAL DIVISION

ANTI-CORRUPTION RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR FOR SERBIA


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 crimes.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Office seeks an experienced Assistant United States Attorney or Department of Justice Trial Attorney to serve as an Anti-Corruption Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) in Belgrade, Serbia. This assignment is for a term of 12 months with the possibility of an extension, contingent upon the receipt of additional funding. This is a reimbursable detail. The RLA will be the second of two attorneys at the U.S. Embassy and will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of the anti-corruption assistance program in Serbia. The program intends to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Serbia regarding criminal justice matters and to raise Serbia’s level of compliance with international norms and obligations, particularly concerning public corruption. The RLA will work with senior prosecutorial, judicial and law enforcement authorities in Serbia to develop laws, strategies, policies and procedures regarding public corruption. The RLA will coordinate assistance from the various offices and agencies within the Embassy with regard to the Embassy’s anti-corruption efforts. The RLA will be embedded in the Organized Crime Prosecutor’s Office, where a substantial number of anti-corruption cases are investigated and prosecuted. The RLA will maintain liaison with U.S., Serbian, third country and multilateral agencies involved in anti-corruption programs and will help develop specific public corruption assistance to help Serbia’s prosecutors and investigators to effectively deal with current and future public corruption cases. Such assistance is intended to promote the police-prosecutor relationship; the creation of task forces where appropriate; the collection, preservation and presentation of evidence at trial, including financial records; the development of investigation and prosecution strategies, including the use of special investigative techniques; the development of appropriate charging decisions; and effective trial practice.

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. Applicants must have the ability to function effectively in an international, multi-cultural environment, be mature and self-sufficient, communicate effectively orally and in writing, be able to efficiently initiate and manage work projects, and possess extensive prosecutorial experience, particularly in the area of public corruption.

Preferred qualifications: Other specialized experience in handling organized crime and financial crimes is preferred. Experience in working with and/or managing task forces is highly desirable. Familiarity with ethics and professional responsibility programs is also desired. Serbian language skills would be a major asset, but are not required.

Travel: Periodic travel will 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 RLA will be stationed in Belgrade, Serbia in March 2008.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized.

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Interested applicants should obtain the concurrence of their Section Chief, Office Director, or U.S. Attorney prior to submitting a resume and cover letter (highlighting relevant skills and 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: Nicholas S. Acker, Regional Director, Central and Eastern Europe. Applications may also be submitted by fax or email. Mr. Acker fax number is (202) 616-6770. His email address is nicholas.acker@usdoj.gov.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.