What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
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Summary
The FBI's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly qualified attorneys to join its exciting and challenging privacy and civil liberties legal practice with assignment at the Terrorist Screening Center in Vienna, Virginia. The Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit (PCLU) attorneys ensure that FBI activities comply with the U.S. Constitution, federal privacy, executive actions regulations, and policies.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Military spouses
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance to FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;
Reviews and edits privacy documentation and information sharing agreements submitted by clients on a wide array of information systems;
Drafts memos, policies, and other documents for FBI executive management, ensuring compliance with law and policy;
Briefs FBI executive management on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;
Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy and civil liberties matters;
Supports the component's Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer, who is responsible for ensuring component-wide compliance with information privacy and civil liberties mandates; and
Develops and evaluates legislative, regulatory, and other policy proposals that implicate privacy issues
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U. S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association
Qualifications
Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.
Education
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
Additional information
The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.
All applicants are rated on the following competencies:
Analytic Thinking
Communication
Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
Leadership
Oral/Written Communication
Research
Required Documents
Your cover letter and resume
A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
Proof of current and active bar association membership
Copy of Law School Transcripts
Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)
Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
How to Apply
To apply for the Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit) position, please click here.
Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_PCLU_2024_External/Internal)
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.
NOTE: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application. All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks; and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you. https://www.fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility
Agency contact information
OGC Jobs
Email
ogc-jobs@fbi.gov
Address
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
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Summary
The FBI's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly qualified attorneys to join its exciting and challenging privacy and civil liberties legal practice with assignment at the Terrorist Screening Center in Vienna, Virginia. The Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit (PCLU) attorneys ensure that FBI activities comply with the U.S. Constitution, federal privacy, executive actions regulations, and policies.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Military spouses
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance to FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;
Reviews and edits privacy documentation and information sharing agreements submitted by clients on a wide array of information systems;
Drafts memos, policies, and other documents for FBI executive management, ensuring compliance with law and policy;
Briefs FBI executive management on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;
Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy and civil liberties matters;
Supports the component's Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer, who is responsible for ensuring component-wide compliance with information privacy and civil liberties mandates; and
Develops and evaluates legislative, regulatory, and other policy proposals that implicate privacy issues
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U. S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association
Qualifications
Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.
Education
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
Additional information
The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.
All applicants are rated on the following competencies:
Analytic Thinking
Communication
Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
Leadership
Oral/Written Communication
Research
Required Documents
Your cover letter and resume
A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
Proof of current and active bar association membership
Copy of Law School Transcripts
Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)
Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
How to Apply
To apply for the Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit) position, please click here.
Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_PCLU_2024_External/Internal)
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.
NOTE: All FBI employees must undergo an FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret security clearance. For employment eligibility with the FBI, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers, and adhere to the FBI's pre-employment drug policy. Please ensure you meet these standards before submitting an application. All of these disqualifiers are extensively researched during the FBI Background Investigation Process. The preliminary employment requirements include a polygraph examination; a test for illegal drug use; credit and records checks; and extensive interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. Before applying for this position, please make sure that the FBI Employment Disqualifiers do not apply to you. https://www.fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility
Agency contact information
OGC Jobs
ogc-jobs@fbi.gov
Address
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
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