Attorney Advisory (General)

OGC is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Enforcement Attorney Advisor. Prior federal or state criminal prosecution experience is preferred, but not required. The individual will provide legal services and guidance to, inter alia, components of the USMS to ensure that law enforcement operations are conducted in compliance with constitutional and legal requirements, as well as U.S.

Department of Justice (USDOJ) and USMS policy, and in a manner that promotes efficiency and public safety. The incumbent should have first-hand knowledge and specialized experience in applying and providing guidance on substantive criminal statutes, criminal case development, investigative methods and techniques, search and seizure, electronic surveillance, emerging investigative technologies, interview and interrogation, evidence, discovery, information-sharing restrictions, Federal sentencing guidelines, law enforcement operations and procedures (to include, e.g., multi-agency task force operations), legal training (to include development thereof), drafting and reviewing subpoenas, search warrants, court orders, motions and motion responses, and other pleadings relating to criminal and civil matters, drafting and reviewing legislative proposals and USDOJ policies relating to law enforcement, and legal review of USMS and USDOJ operational and other relevant policies and procedures. The incumbent will be required to represent the USMS at Department and interagency meetings and working groups, and in discussions with state and federal prosecutors, defense counsel, and the judiciary.

In addition, the attorney may be called upon to provide general legal advice to agency personnel, including agency leadership, and litigation support in agency-related cases to Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other U.S. Department of Justice counsel who represent the agency and its personnel in federal litigation.

Enforcement Attorney Advisors in the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Marshals Service, also provide legal advice and assistance in other areas of law, including but not limited to, international and tribal law enforcement, prisoners, judicial and witness security, immigration enforcement, general criminal matters, and civil procedure. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must successfully complete a background investigation to include credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Selective Service registration is required, if applicable. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing. May be required to successfully complete a trial period

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.

For instructions on how to apply, and for more information about this vacancy announcement please visit the Department of Justice website https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/vacancies Search by "Attorney" positions, for the "USMS" under Organization, and locate the Job Announcement Number "DE-12966168-26-MB"

Applicants may submit a current resume and cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) along with a writing sample of no more than 10 pages.

Your resume must show work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If more than two (2) pages are submitted, only the first two (2) pages of work experience will be reviewed to determine your qualifications.