U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL DIVISION
RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR FOR PAKISTAN
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 Pakistan. This assignment is for a term of one year with the possibility of a continuation, contingent upon available funding. (This is an unaccompanied, reimbursable detail). The RLA will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of justice sector technical assistance activities in order to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan regarding criminal justice matters. The RLA will work closely with U.S. and host government officials, as well as members of the international legal community, to promote criminal justice reform in Pakistan. The focus of the justice assistance will be in the following areas: criminal law and procedure, court procedure, professional responsibility and ethics, and prosecutor skills development. Assistance will include creating and identifying opportunities to exchange information on criminal justice matters, planning and implementing seminars including Pakistani officials and U.S. counterparts, and advising and guiding discussions on reform of criminal justice legislation.
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 in a variety of pertinent substantive criminal areas. Experience in handling complex financial matters involving money laundering is essential.
Preferred qualifications: Experience in matters involving counter-terrorism, foreign terrorist organizations, and terrorist financing, as well as international experience, are desired assets.
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 Islamabad, Pakistan beginning on or about September 1, 2008.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: To apply for this position, interested applicants should first discuss this opportunity with their supervisor and send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible 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. Olga Kalashnikova
Faxed or e-mailed submissions are also acceptable. Ms. Kalashnikova’s fax number is (202) 616-6770. Her email address is Olga.Kalashnikova@usdoj.gov.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.