Attorney-Advisor (General)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Legal Counsel Division (LCD). The primary purpose of this position is to advise the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) on information and privacy law issues, represent CRCL in litigation relating to federal information disclosure/privacy law, and provide legal support to CRCL in the exercise of its authorities. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include: Representing the Department in litigation relating to federal information disclosure/privacy law (e.g., FOIA, Privacy Act), including being the primary attorney responsible for handling cases, to include drafting answers, declarations, motions, and negotiating settlements, in coordination with the Department of Justice. Providing legal support, including oral and written legal advice, to CRCL and other DHS leadership and staff on federal information disclosure and privacy law issues, including privacy compliance documentation, privacy policy and oversight, and general FOIA advice with respect to issues that relate to CRCL activities. Contributing to the formulation of CRCL processes for information disclosure and privacy issues. Reviewing and providing legal advice on annual and semi-annual reports regarding the activities of CRCL. Advising CRCL leadership and staff on legal issues relating to CRCL investigations and protection of civil rights and civil liberties in the Department's programs and activities. Other tasks as necessary to carry out the mission of the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Applicants must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.