U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL DIVISION
RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR FOR MOLDOVA
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 Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) for Moldova. This assignment is for a term of one year with the possibility of a continuation, contingent upon available funding. (This is a reimbursable detail). The RLA represents the US Department of Justice and OPDAT while implementing a justice sector assistance program. During his or her tenure, the RLA will provide assistance on criminal justice projects related to combating trafficking in persons and public corruption, including: monitoring the investigation and prosecution of trafficking in persons cases, conducting assistance programs designed to improve the skills of Moldovan law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of complex cases, advising government officials on the implementation of the criminal procedure code and working with government officials to improve the anti-corruption strategy. The RLA will work closely with senior local law enforcement and government officials, including prosecutors, judges and legislators, and may be called upon to provide advice on a range of issues relating to the administration of justice and rule of law programs.
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 must have at least four or five years of post J.D. experience to be qualified at the GS-14 or 15 level. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and management skills, be mature and self-sufficient, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and possess extensive prosecutorial experience in a variety of substantive criminal areas. Applicants should also be able to work with diverse types of individuals and groups and achieve consensus on difficult and multidimensional issues.
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 must have at least four or five years of post J.D. experience to be qualified at the GS-14 or 15 level. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and management skills, be mature and self-sufficient, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and possess extensive prosecutorial experience in a variety of substantive criminal areas. Applicants should also be able to work with diverse types of individuals and groups and achieve consensus on difficult and multidimensional issues.
Preferred qualifications: In addition, international experience, particularly in working with foreign law enforcement and justice systems, is an important asset. Experience in working with the legal systems of former Soviet states, and Russian or Romanian language skills are helpful but 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 Chisinau, Moldova beginning in the fall of 2008.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are 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: Ms. Catherine Newcombe
Faxed or e-mailed submissions are also acceptable. Ms. Newcombe’s fax number is (202) 616-8429 and her email address is Catherine.Newcombe@usdoj.gov. She will also accept telephone inquiries at (202) 616-0754.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.