Attorney Advisor
About the Office
The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice with federally recognized Tribes, and advises the Department on legal and policy matters pertaining to Native Americans. OTJ promotes internal uniformity of Department policies and litigating positions relating to Indian country and ensures that the Department clearly communicates policies and positions to Tribal leaders.
Job Description
OTJ is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Attorney Advisor to provide counsel and assistance to the Director and Deputy Director. OTJ attorneys:
-Provide advice on significant federal Indian law matters and assist in policy and legislative development and review to OTJ and Department leadership.
-Provide advice to OTJ leadership on Department components litigating, protecting or otherwise addressing Native American rights and/or related issues.
-Review proposed legal actions submitted by divisions that require OTJ approval or coordination.
-Perform legal research on assigned questions or law or policy and prepare reports and memoranda.
-Assist in coordinating with attorneys and officials of the Department, other government agencies, and interested parties to provide guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.
-Assist in maintaining liaison with federally recognized tribes, and work with the appropriate federal, tribal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups.
-Develop, coordinate and execute special projects as assigned by the Director or the Deputy Director.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least two years of post J.D. experience, and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must be proficient in analyzing complex legal information, producing clear and thorough written work in a timely fashion, effectively advocating for a legal position, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with federal Indian law is required and criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred but not required. The incumbent must be able to obtain a secret-level security clearance. Although OTJ is located in Washington, D.C., the duty location is negotiable.
Salary
GS-13/15 ($90,925-$164,301 not including locality pay)
Number of Positions
Travel
Relocation Expenses
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume (not to exceed 2 pages), and writing sample to [email protected]. Please reference announcement OTJ-26-001 in your email subject line.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
