The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL), United States Department of Justice, is responsible for ensuring the Department's compliance with privacy and civil liberties-related laws, policies, and technical requirements, and appropriately minimizing related risk. OPCL also develops and provides Departmental privacy training; oversees responses to data breaches; ensures the Department has adequate procedures to receive, investigate, respond to, and redress complaints from individuals.
Summary
The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL), United States Department of Justice, is responsible for ensuring the Department's compliance with privacy and civil liberties-related laws, policies, and technical requirements, and appropriately minimizing related risk. OPCL also develops and provides Departmental privacy training; oversees responses to data breaches; ensures the Department has adequate procedures to receive, investigate, respond to, and redress complaints from individuals.
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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.
As an Attorney-Advisor (General) GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Provide legal advice and guidance to Department leadership and components on privacy and civil liberties matters.
Provide policy advice concerning proposed legislative, regulatory, or policy proposals that impact privacy and civil liberties.
Ensure the Department's compliance with privacy and civil liberties laws, regulations, and policies, and appropriately mitigate related risks.
Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
May require completion of one-year probationary period.
This position requires the incumbent to be able to hold a security clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI security level.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing in any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least six (6) years relevant post J.D. experience. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in handling privacy issues and working in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
The successful applicant will likely also possess:
Exceptional writing and oral communication skills;
Strong speaking and presentation skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to lead a team and also collaborate with others to achieve a common goal;
Creative problem-solving skills to resolve unusually complicated legal matters, often with little on-point legal authority, with the goal of supporting a client's mission while minimizing privacy-related risks;
Working knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and policies that apply to the U.S. Government, and familiarity with law enforcement and national security law and policy;
Highly developed ability to recognize knowledge and abilities the applicant lacks, and to learn new skills quickly and seek help where necessary;
Demonstrated ability to adapt, quickly shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications: Relevant certification in a privacy-related field, for example, one of the International Association of Privacy Professionals Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certifications.
Additional information
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 conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Depending on office needs, telework or remote work may be possible according to OPCL telework policy.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a pdf file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and emailed to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov with the subject line "OPCL Attorney Advisor Opportunity".
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Interested candidates should submit all of the following:
Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above.
Resume showing relevant experience, including the dates the experience was obtained (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial).
Unofficial law school transcript (NOTE: if you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day).
Three professional references.
Two writing samples of varying length: one demonstrating general writing skills (e.g., correspondence, published material, memorandum, talking points, policies, procedures, blog, or material written for the web); and one sample of formal legal analysis, demonstrating ability to analyze and expound on complicated, nuanced legal issues (e.g., a legal brief or formal opinion, or other similar memo).
Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar.
Copy of most recent performance appraisal or rating.
NOTE: Writing samples and performance appraisals may be redacted, as appropriate to protect sensitive information.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-15), please submit your application to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov *****
Note: The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and e-mailed to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
No telephone calls please.
Relocation expenses or extended TDY will not be authorized.
Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-15), please submit your application to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov *****
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Interested candidates should submit all of the following:
Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above.
Resume showing relevant experience, including the dates the experience was obtained (see this USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial).
Unofficial law school transcript (NOTE: if you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day).
Three professional references.
Two writing samples of varying length: one demonstrating general writing skills (e.g., correspondence, published material, memorandum, talking points, policies, procedures, blog, or material written for the web); and one sample of formal legal analysis, demonstrating ability to analyze and expound on complicated, nuanced legal issues (e.g., a legal brief or formal opinion, or other similar memo).
Official certificate showing that the applicant is an active member in good standing of a state bar.
Copy of most recent performance appraisal or rating.
NOTE: Writing samples and performance appraisals may be redacted, as appropriate to protect sensitive information.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-15), please submit your application to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov *****
Note: The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and e-mailed to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
No telephone calls please.
Relocation expenses or extended TDY will not be authorized.
Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-15), please submit your application to privacy.employee-hiring@usdoj.gov *****
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
