Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section

United States Department of Justice

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About the Office:
The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) leads the Department’s effort to combat computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide. In addition, CCIPS serves as the Department’s expert on the confluence of law enforcement and emerging technologies, especially those related to the collection of electronic evidence.

CCIPS designs and implements a comprehensive program to combat computer intrusions, data thefts, and cyber-attacks on information systems. CCIPS investigates and prosecutes computer crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts. Section attorneys also work to improve the domestic and international infrastructure – legal, technological, and operational – needed to pursue network criminals most effectively.

The Section's enforcement responsibilities against intellectual property crimes are similarly multi-faceted. Intellectual Property (IP) has become one of the principal U.S. economic engines, and the nation is a target of choice for thieves of material protected by copyright, trademark, or trade-secret designation. Section attorneys prosecute IP crimes and promote the investigation and prosecution of such offenses both in the U.S. and abroad.

Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered:
As part of these initiatives, Section attorneys are responsible for resolving unique legal issues raised by emerging technologies. Attorneys in the section

• investigate and prosecute cases involving intellectual property violations and attacks on computers and computer networks;
• advise prosecutors and law enforcement agents on high-tech issues;
• speak to a variety of audiences and train investigators and other prosecutors;
• propose, write, and advise on legislation relating to computer and intellectual property crimes and to the collection of electronic evidence; and
• lead international efforts to promote effective cooperation to address the threats of computer and intellectual property crime.

The Section also drafts policies and monographs addressing significant issues relating to its responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, a strong academic background, excellent research and communication skills (both oral and written), and an interest in computers and information technology. They must be admitted to practice before the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction, be an active member of that bar, and have at least two (2) years post-graduation experience. Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Criminal Division.

Preferred Qualifications:
All of the following skills and experience are useful to CCIPS attorneys, and the Section especially seeks candidates with one or more of the following:

• first-chair criminal prosecution or defense experience;
• experience with complex investigations and the use of legal process (such as subpoenas and wiretap orders), especially in gathering electronic evidence;
• technical knowledge of computers, networking, and investigative technologies (such as tracing Internet communications);
• experience with legislative or policy development, especially policy related to criminal law, intellectual property, attacks on computer networks, and the collection of electronic evidence;
• substantive knowledge of 4th Amendment law, particularly as it relates to seizing computers;
• international training or experience, particularly in negotiating international agreements, in mutual legal assistance, and in fields related to CCIPS’ work, such as computer security or intellectual property rights protection;
• working experience with U.S. government structures and inter-agency processes, especially relating to computer or intellectual property crime or the development of military, intelligence, or IT-security policy.

Travel:
Domestic and international travel is possible.

Salary Information
Starting grade and step are based upon a variety of factors, including experience and special qualifications. Depending on those factors, hired attorneys could start at the GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 level. For a current salary and locality pay table, see http://www.opm.gov/oca/07tables/html/dcb.asp. For a general description of DOJ hiring, including a discussion of promotion policies, see http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/images/lateralhiringguideforweb.pdf.

Location:
The position is located in Washington, DC.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Submission of application materials by email is preferred. Please send your application to ccips.interns@usdoj.gov. If you wish to fax your materials, application materials may be faxed to (202) 514-6113; ATTENTION: Intern Hiring Coordinator.

If you wish to send by the mail, please send to:
U.S. Department of Justice
10th & Constitution Ave., NW
Criminal Division, (Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section)
John C. Keeney Building, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20530

Approximate Application Timetable:

• Summer: Apply by January 9
• Fall/Winter: Apply by July 1
• Spring: Apply by November 1

Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, early applications are helpful.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.