Attorney-Adviser

Summary

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 link below: Legal Careers | Attorney Advisor (Ethics Attorney) | United States Department of Justice

Duties

About the Office The incumbent serves in the Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) in the Justice Management Division (JMD). DEO administers the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) ethics program for the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, who serves as the Department's Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO). DEO also manages the Federal Government Pro Bono Program. Among other responsibilities, DEO staff provide advice and guidance to senior leadership, career employees, and managers on ethics statutes, rules, and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. Job Description The position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal ethics laws and regulations. If selected for this role, you will: Advise senior DOJ leadership, as well as managers and staff in JMD, on the application of Federal ethics laws and regulations, such as criminal conflict of interest statutes, standards of ethical conduct, financial disclosure requirements, gift acceptance, political activity restrictions, non-federal source travel reimbursement, and post-federal government employment. Assist Deputy DAEOs in DOJ components. Counsel filers and prospective Presidential nominees on potential conflicts of interest, including drafting ethics agreements. Develop and present training on ethics laws and regulations. Support the overall planning, organization, and implementation of DOJ's ethics program, including recommending program direction to ethics leadership. Review public and confidential financial disclosure reports. Communicate with necessary government officials, including officials within the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), and ethics officials throughout the Executive Branch, to address the ethics program. Support DEO's programs, as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

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

Education

Applicants must have a J.D. degree (or equivalent).

How to apply

Application Process To apply, interested individuals must submit: A cover letter highlighting the applicant's interest in the position and detailing how the applicant meets the qualifications. A current resume (not to exceed two pages) that details the month/year of education and employment and includes the month and year of earliest bar admission. A brief writing sample or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed five pages), which is exclusively or primarily the applicant's work and includes legal analysis. The applicant's most recent performance appraisal. List of references. The applicant's contact information. All application materials must be in a single PDF document and should be emailed to Melissa Flagg, Deputy Director, Departmental Ethics Office, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice at: deo@usdoj.gov. Subject line should read "Application for DEO Ethics Attorney." 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.

Required documents

Listed under the 'How To Apply' section.

Additional information

Salary Years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is: GS-11 ($85,447 - $111,087) GS-12 ($102,415 - $133,142) GS-13 ($121,785 - $158,322) GS-14 ($143,913 - $187,093) GS-15 ($169,279 - $197,200) Number of Positions 1 or more Travel Travel is generally not required for successful performance of the duties of this position. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses are not authorized.