Job Announcement

Experienced Attorney United States Department of Justice National Security Division Office of Law and Policy Appellate Attorney GS-15

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About the Division: The National Security Division (NSD) leads the Department's efforts to prevent and combat terrorism and to protect the national security. NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage, and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight over FBI national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection. Responsibilities: 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 Unit, 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 an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years of legal practice. Prior experience of at least two years as an appellate attorney is preferred. Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work in a very demanding environment. Applicants should have an interest in national security matters. Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances. Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level: (GS-15) $123,758 - $155,500 per annum Location: Washington, D.C. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized Application Process: Please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, a copy of your resume with a writing sample (we encourage you to submit a legal memorandum or brief not to exceed 10 pages), a law school transcript and a current performance appraisal, if applicable, to: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 ATTN: Kia Johnson, Room 7636 No telephone calls please. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by: September 6, 2011