Attorney-Advisor

• Legal Careers | Appellate Attorney, GS-0905-15 | United States Department of Justice
• https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/appellate-attorney-gs-0905-15

About the Office

The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security. NSD is responsible for supervising the enforcement of all federal criminal laws related to counterterrorism and counterespionage, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. NSD also serves as the Department of Justice’s liaison to the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and represents the government and the USIC before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. NSD advises the Attorney General regarding all matters of national security policy. The Office of Law and Policy is responsible for, among other things, resolving novel and complex legal issues that arise from the work of the Division and other parts of the Department; providing advice and guidance to Department leadership, the Intelligence Community and other Executive Branch agencies on matters of national security law and policy; and developing policies in the area of national security. The Office works with a variety of other agencies and Department components.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Job Description

The National Security Division’s Office of Law and Policy is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Appellate Attorney. The Appellate Attorney, under the supervision of the National Security Division’s Chief, Appellate Section, will draft briefs and argue cases before the federal courts of appeals in counterterrorism, counterespionage, and other national security cases. The Appellate Attorney will also provide legal advice on appellate issues of interest to the Division and will prepare adverse decision memoranda, appeal recommendations, and related documents, working closely with other Department of Justice appellate components and with the Solicitor General’s Office.

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, and have at least 3-5 years of post J.D. professional experience to be qualified at the GS-15 level. Applicants must also have superior academic credentials, writing proficiency, and analytic skills, and significant experience with criminal litigation is preferred.
Applicants must also be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.