The Department of Justice Executive Secretariat Program, located in Washington, DC, plays a central role in supporting the Department's rigorous internal review and approval process for decision-making by the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, or Associate Attorney General.
Summary
The Department of Justice Executive Secretariat Program, located in Washington, DC, plays a central role in supporting the Department's rigorous internal review and approval process for decision-making by the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, or Associate Attorney General.
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The Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES), located in the Department of Justice's (Department or DOJ), Justice Management Division, is seeking a Supervisory Attorney Advisor to lead its new Policy and Regulatory Clearance Team. This fast-paced team's primary responsibility is managing the Department's clearance process of draft or proposed regulatory documents of other federal agencies as well as other non-DOJ clearance matters as coordinated by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and directed by Executive Order (EO) 12866. The Policy and Regulatory Clearance Team interfaces with all Department components and coordinates responses with the Department's senior leadership offices.
The Program's portfolio includes: 1) managing DOJ's internal clearance process for executive correspondence with Congress, the White House, other Federal agencies, and constituents; 2) playing a central role in interagency and internal coordination of Departmental actions and executive communications; and 3) management of executive records and institutional knowledge.
Job Description
The incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor leading a team of policy analysts and a paralegal, and provide legal analysis and advice on issues related to the Executive Secretariat portfolio, including:
Ensuring that documents requiring approval of Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, or Associate Attorney General comply with Department policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Analyzing Executive Orders, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities to identify, assess, assign, and track responsibilities assigned to the Attorney General or the Department.
Advising Program leadership on legal issues related to its work, including management and disclosure of executive records.
Responding to interagency and White House requests for assistance, information, and clearance of policy and other documents.
Preparing policies, procedures, and other documents related to the Executive Secretariat portfolio.
Managing special projects requested by senior leadership.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
J.D. degree.
Active member of the bar in good standing, any U.S. jurisdiction or the District of Columbia.
At least two and a half years of post-J.D. legal experience.
At least two years of direct supervisory experience.
Strong research and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory and regulatory provisions to develop policy and programmatic recommendations.
Experience designing, enhancing, and implementing policies and/or programs that advance the principles of the Executive Secretariat.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate critical issues accurately and precisely in a wide variety of cases and projects.
Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adeptly exercise diplomacy, discretion, and tact in all interactions.
A demonstrated ability to work independently in a highly demanding environment.
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities.
Education
See Qualification section above for education requirement.
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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Process:
OES management will review applications to assess each candidate's qualifications. The most qualified candidates will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Following the interviews, the top-ranked candidates will receive tentative offers of employment.
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.
To apply, interested candidates must submit the documents listed below, preferably as one PDF document:
A cover letter that highlights the applicant's interest in the position and addresses in detail how qualifications are met.
A current resume that details months and years of education and employment and states the month and year of earliest bar admission. **Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Most recent SF-50 (for current or former federal employees only).
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable).
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation (if applicable, for current or former federal employees only).
Schedule A (targeted disability hiring) proof of disability documentation (see 5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)(3)), (if applicable).
Justice Management Division - Executive Secretariat
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers | Legal Careers.We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply, interested candidates must submit the documents listed below, preferably as one PDF document:
A cover letter that highlights the applicant's interest in the position and addresses in detail how qualifications are met.
A current resume that details months and years of education and employment and states the month and year of earliest bar admission. **Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Most recent SF-50 (for current or former federal employees only).
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable).
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation (if applicable, for current or former federal employees only).
Schedule A (targeted disability hiring) proof of disability documentation (see 5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)(3)), (if applicable).
Justice Management Division - Executive Secretariat
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers | Legal Careers.We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
