U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL DIVISION
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 they can cooperate more fully with the Department of Justice in combating terrorism, trafficking in persons, organized crime, corruption, and financial crimes.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Office seeks an experienced Assistant United States Attorney or Department of Justice Trial Attorney to serve as a 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 represents the Department of Justice and OPDAT while implementing a justice sector assistance program. During his or her tenure, the RLA will aid in the legislative reform of the criminal code and criminal procedure code; will manage skills development assistance for prosecutors concerning the investigation and prosecution of cases involving war crimes, organized crime, terrorism, trafficking in persons, financial crimes, money laundering; will continue to assist Serbia in the development of its witness protection program; and will provide technical assistance regarding asset forfeiture matters.
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 and possess excellent interpersonal and management skills, be mature and self-sufficient, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and possess extensive prosecution experience.
Preferred qualifications: Specific experience with criminal justice systems in Central and Eastern Europe or general experience with civil law criminal systems is desired. Proficiency in the Serbian language is also desired, but is 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 January 2009.
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.
This position is open until filled.