EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY(GS-0905-13/14/15)
PUBLIC INTEGRITY SECTION
WASHINGTON, DC
09-CRM-PIN-009
About the Office: The Public Integrity Section oversees the federal effort to combat corruption through the prosecution of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government. Section attorneys investigate and prosecute cases against federal, state, and local officials, and provide advice and training to investigators and other prosecutors. The Section also has substantial responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of election crimes, campaign financing violations, and conflict of interest crimes. The Section prosecutes cases referred to it as a result of recusals by United States Attorneys’ Offices, referrals from the investigative agencies, and requests for assistance from United States Attorneys.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Section is seeking an experienced prosecutor to fill a trial attorney position. The position involves substantial responsibility for handling complex public corruption investigations and prosecutions.
Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of State, territory, or the District of Columbia and have at least three years of post-J.D. legal experience. Applicants should have an interest in national security matters and possess excellent writing skills. Litigation experience is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications: The applicant must have an extremely strong academic background, outstanding writing and advocacy skills, and substantial federal prosecutorial experience, preferably in handling complex white collar crime matters.
Travel: Requires substantial travel on a regular basis.
Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level,
(GS-13) $86,927-$113,007 per annum
(GS-14) $102,721-$133,543 per annum
(GS-15) $120,830-$153,200 per annum
(See OPM’s Web page at www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/index.htm)
Location: Washington, DC
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: To apply for this position, please submit a resume and/or OF-612 Application for Federal Employment, a current SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment ), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), a current performance appraisal (if applicable) to:
Public Integrity Section
Bond Building, 12th Floor
U.S. Department of Justice
10th Street & Constitution Ave, N.W.
Washington, DC 20530
Attn: William M. Welch, II, Chief
No telephone calls please. Applications must be postmarked by June 26, 2009.
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html [OR]
http://10.173.2.12/oarm/attvacancies.php – for those vacancies posted ONLY on the Intranet.
Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and the persons selected will therefore be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use prior to final approval. Employment is also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice.
The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced.