ACB Job Connection | American Council of the Blind

Updated 11/18/2019

Welcome to the Job Connection of the American Council of the Blind. Nationwide job announcements received are listed here under a variety of categories. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer's web site. Please note that ACB cannot always guarantee that a position will still be open at the time you contact the employer. We wish all job seekers the best of luck and hope this service will be of use.

Job announcements will remain posted up to 30 days.

Assistive Technology Trainer/Specialist, Talladega, AL
Assistive Technology Specialist, Silver Spring, MD
Development Officer, San Francisco, CA
Apple Technical Support Advisor, Austin, TX and Sacramento, CA
Assistant United States Trustee, Miami, FL
Talent Acquisition Partner, Talladega, AL
Trial Attorney, Wichita, KS
Trial Attorney, Albuquerque, NM
Trial Attorney, Memphis, TN
Trial Attorney, Seattle, WA
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2020, Washington, DC
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020, Macon, GA
Trial Attorney, San Juan, PR
Assistant United States Attorney, Montgomery, AL
Lead Strike Force Attorney, Sacramento, CA
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020, Detroit, MI
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020, Chicago, IL
Attorney Advisor, Washington, DC
Assistant United States Attorney, Fresno, CA
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020, Cleveland, OH
Volunteer Legal Intern, Office of Justice Programs, SMART Office (Summer 2020), Washington, DC
Volunteer Law Student, Summer 2020, Denver, CO
Volunteer Legal Intern, Office of Justice Programs, OCR (Summer 2020), Washington, DC
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020, Rockford, IL

Assistive Technology Trainer/Specialist

Job Location: Talladega, AL

About the Office:

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of Blind or Low Vision and Deaf or Hard of Hearing and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees that do not impose undue hardship and are not essential functions of the job.

Job Description:

Consistently demonstrate professionalism.
Travel to identified and/or requested locations including Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) programs serving students who are Blind/Visually Impaired, as well as programs serving students who are Blind/Visually Impaired in Alabama and surrounding states.
Perform assistive technology services to include assessments, on-site visits to evaluate assistive technology needs, equipment recommendations, assistive technology equipment installation, technical support and training.
Provide instruction to students, educators, and parents in the area of assistive technology for Blind/Visually Impaired or DeafBlind.
Prepare and submit records, progress reports, etc. pertaining to students as needed including reports to the American Printing House for the Blind, AIDB, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), U.S. Department of Education (DOE), etc.
Effectively coordinate with Outreach Coordinators, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, APH project partners and AIDB/APH Regional Centers
Scanning, filing and maintaining file system for hard copies of service reports and equipment deliveries may be required.
Maintain/Improve assistive technology lab of devices and software including inventory.
Collaborate with, and attend meetings with other AIDB assistive technology service providers.
Attend departmental, inner agency and campus-wide faculty and committee meetings.
Keep abreast of advances in assistive technology for the blind and make recommendations for requisition of new technology that will be beneficial to the advancement of persons who are blind or low vision.
Coordinate instructional technology training events on the use of assistive technology equipment and software such as the CCTV, Apple products (iPod, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV), refreshable braille devices and other products that are accessible to persons who are blind or have low vision.
Handle special projects related to assistive technology services as needed.
Must be able to lift, carry, deliver, and set up computer and other related devices to consumers.
Observe Code of Ethics of the teaching profession.
Must respond to email and phone messages in a timely manner.
Maintain Google calendar of scheduled appointments and share with supervisor.
Relate in a positive manner with individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired or DeafBlind, community and disability-related groups and organizations.
Attend workshops, conferences and other staff development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must hold an Alabama Teaching Certificate and certification/endorsement in Visual Impairment or hold an Alabama Teaching Certificate and certification/endorsement in Special Education and obtain Visual Impairment certification within the first thirty (30) months of employment.

Bachelor’s degree in computer technology or information yechnology or related field, with two years of work experience in computer service, maintenance or repair field, including hardware/software installation and configuration preferred or course work/certification in computer technology.
Must have experience in the use of assistive technology for individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, Blind, Low Vision, and/or DeafBlind.
Experience working with individuals who are blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind is desired.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to travel on a regular basis.
Must have access to a safe and properly insured automobile and provide proof of comprehensive automobile insurance.
May be required to have a current Alabama Driver’s License and be able to be covered by the AIDB insurance carrier.++
Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment. Suitable criteria must be confirmed by the Alabama State Department of Education prior to beginning to work.

** Accommodations can be considered for applicants who are Blind where signing requirements prove to be a barrier towards employment.

Salary:

$52,167 - $69,200 Scale GI Rank IB

$61,145 - $79,517 Scale GI Rank IA

$65,096 - $84,052 Scale GI Rank II

(230 days)

Direct Deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Process:

Apply online at www.aidb.org.

R-5077, Reference Number: 3282490

Application Deadline:

November 19, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Assistive Technology Specialist

Job Location: Silver Spring, MD

About the Office:

TCSAccess, (www.tcsaccess.com) a team dedicated to the advancement of equal access and empowerment of persons with disabilities through the provision of tools and solutions aimed at fostering independence and productivity, is looking for a motivated, organized, enthusiastic Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS) to join our fast growing team. The ATS will be responsible for providing direct AT support services for TCSA’s clients located in the Washington, D.C. metro area with availability to travel to client sites nationally.

The successful candidate must have strong training skills, Information Technology (IT) skills, knowledge of AT software and hardware and their application with persons of varying disabilities and needs and ability to learn best practices in accessibility regarding documents, applications and web sites. They must be skilled with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), PC and Apple computer systems and possess a desire to keep pace with changes within the fields of AT and IT. Self-starters with an ability to learn new technologies quickly, the passion and patience to teach others and the flexibility to adjust to client requirements are well suited for this challenging position. Additionally, the candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and can communicate with diverse audiences in the public and private sectors and an ability to work independently and in a team environment. Persons from related fields who are methodical, person-centered and technical are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The primary role of the ATS is to provide assessment, training, support, installation and configuration services for customers who are using AT in a variety of environments (home, school and work). Other duties may involve participation in TCSAccess document and web accessibility services. Work will be performed both independently and as a member of the AT Services team.

Duties include:

Train persons with disabilities to use AT hardware and software in one on one and group settings both in person and remotely
Install, configure, troubleshoot and train on a variety of AT products including screen reading, screen magnification and other technologies on PCs, Macs and smart devices
Assess/troubleshoot a client’s equipment in person and remotely and either fix any issues they are experiencing on the spot or make timely and effective recommendations to remediate the issue/s
Assess client’s current skill level regarding their AT and computer acumen, adapt training lessons and materials accordingly and make recommendations for equipment (AT or IT) or additional training needed
Create training outlines and accessible reference materials for clients
Train persons to use their AT on a variety of platforms to include: PC, Android, and Apple
Participates in and assists in development/upgrading of services regarding document, application and web site accessibility

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience & Specialized Knowledge Required:

Minimum five years teaching JAWS and ZoomText in group and individual settings
Confident public speaker who can communicate verbally and in writing the purpose and results of the service they are providing to wide varying audiences including professionals with and without experience with accessibility and disability
Demonstrated professional experience training persons of all technical skill levels who are blind and visually impaired
Knowledge of various AT software used by persons with disabilities is required
Ability to develop training outlines and accessible reference materials for clients
The ideal candidate will have experience training, installing, configuring and troubleshooting in a variety of computing environments
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to obtain certifications in JAWS and ZoomText within one month of hire and any of the following certifications a plus: RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), CompTIA A+, Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS), DHS Trusted Tester, Dragon Professional
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or engineering, information technology, information systems, special education or education may be well suited for this position
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a federal security clearance within 60 days of employment

Additional Requirements:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently to meet assigned task requirements
Flexible and open-minded interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to travel independently
Must be available to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time

Travel:

Up to 50%

Application Process:

Persons interested in the above position should send cover letter and resume to Jeff Ermold, Director of Training at jermold@tcsassociates.com.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Development Officer

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

About the Office:

LightHouse has an audacious mission – to transform the lives of the 40,000 blind people in the greater Bay Area and beyond. We do this through tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes and community formation in San Francisco, our four satellite offices and Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm and friendly community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from Civic Center BART. LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change the future for blind people and the wider community.

Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber, Dolby, Zendesk and many other tech giants. Within three blocks are all of the principal building for Northern California’s federal, state and local government. Also in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco Symphony and Opera, the Asian Art Museum and dozens of other key cultural anchors of the entire Bay Area.

The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.

Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides skills, resources and community for the advancement of all individuals who are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and beyond.

The blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use accessible technology, and meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition, LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.

Job Description:

Over the years, LightHouse has increasingly benefitted from Planned Gifts. This funding stream is critical to the long-term sustainability of the organization. The Development Officer will focus on estate donations and increasing memberships into the LightHouse Legacy Society. The Development Officer will support the planning, launch and maintenance of a 2020 Capital Campaign to rebuild Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind. We have just begun to rebuild camp after the devastating wildfires of 2017 destroyed half of the onsite structures.

Working closely with and reporting directly to the Development Manager, the Development Officer serves as a primary fundraiser for the organization. In concert with the entire fundraising team the Development Officer will help design, implement, evaluate and refine multiple development activities with an emphasis on estate planning and capital fundraising.

Responsibilities include:

Work to maximize new planned giving agreements and increase planned giving revenue in accordance with departmental metrics.
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective planned giving donors.
Align with the Development Manager of Individual Giving to evaluate donors in preparation for solicitation.
Draft all ongoing Planned Giving correspondence and marketing collateral - review and refine with Development Manager on a regular basis.
Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced Development Office to maximize total gift revenue from individual donors.
Manage a portfolio of planned giving and capital campaign prospects.
Create an Estate Planning and Giving Guide.
Schedule, plan and co-host all planned giving events.
Build a strong pipeline of Planned Giving prospects through direct solicitation, in-person meetings, email, phone calls, handwritten correspondence and events.
Meet weekly with Development Manager.
Collaborate with communications team and program staff to determine organizational priorities and formulate strategies to identify planned giving prospects.
With Development Manager, actively segment, revise and review our donor mailing list.
Assist in creating compelling collateral packages (brochures, press, photos and short videos) that showcase organizational funding needs.
Design, implement and review strategies for consistent engagement of Planned Giving/Capital Campaign Donors.
Align with Development Manager and Raiser’s Edge database coordinator to evaluate donor giving histories and prioritize steps to determine giving capacity and implement moves management strategy.
Co-lead tours at EHC for Camp Campaign prospects. Prepare detailed giving reports and donor bios to review with the Development Manager.
In concert with Development staff, coordinate Planned Giving cultivation, Capital Campaign and donor recognition events.
Develop knowledge of programmatic priorities in order to effectively convey organizational needs and funding opportunities directly to donors.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
At least three years’ experience in nonprofit fund development office.
Relationship management and major gift cultivation skill set.
Proven success in capital campaign gift cultivation.
Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge donor database proficiency.
Know the blindness community – or if not, are fully prepared to research, get acquainted and interact
Development is a small, agile team where each individual is expected to think creatively, produce steadily and be prepared to manage concurrent deadlines.
This is an ideal position for a passionate and talented fundraising professional who is a master networker, seeking to utilize and grow their skills.

Salary:

Depending on experience; industry competitive.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and résumé in word processing document attachments (no PDFs please) and employment application, to hr@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line. The full job description is available here: http://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Apple Technical Support Advisor

Job Location: Austin, TX and Sacramento, CA

About the Office:

You’re a problem solver and easily connect with customers! You exceed their expectations with your guidance, knowledge, and real passion for technology. You’re enamored by the way things operate, and have the ability to figure out how technology works when things go wrong. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time. You can multitask across systems and applications, analyze, isolate and resolve a variety of complex technical issues, and comfortably navigate a technical environment. You effortlessly engage, explaining step by step solutions with patience and an approach tailored to each individual customer. You’re not only here to help fix technical issues, but also provide an incredible customer experience. If this sounds like you, you could be the next Apple Support Advisor. We’re committed to helping employees explore their potential.

Job Description:

We expect everything from an Advisor that our customers do and we want Apple to be a reflection of the world around us. As an Apple Support Advisor, you’ll be supporting many of our popular products, from iPhones to iPads to MacBooks to desktop Macs. As our customers’ first point of contact, you’ll be the friendly voice of Apple, providing world class customer service, troubleshooting, and technical support. We’ll rely on you to listen to our customers and use your technical knowledge, creativity, and passion to meet their needs — and remind them that behind our great products are amazing people. Because we believe our individual backgrounds, perspectives, and passions help us create the ideas that move all of us forward. We’ll train you to be the best. This position comes with competitive pay, great benefits, eligibility to participate in our company stock plan, time off, and employee discount.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years professional technical troubleshooting expertise or proven technical ability
Experience supporting customers via phone, e-mail, chat, and/or in person
Passion for customer service and ownership of the customer experience including comprehensive issue resolution
Able to effectively tailor communication and style to differing audiences
Able to self manage and work independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Thrives on a team where expertise is shared and feedback is welcomed
Effective time management including ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
Able to research and grasp technical information across multiple tools while talking with customers
iOS, Smartphone, Tablet, PC or Mac experience
Aptitude for acquiring skills in technical troubleshooting and an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

Additional requirements:

Available to attend approximately 4-5 weeks of required training on a fixed schedule that may include weekends
Flexible to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. CST and 10:30 p.m. CST including weekends and holidays, with the possibility to flex up or down hours depending upon business needs
Successful completion of a pre-employment assessment and background check
Successful completion of initial training
Able to meet minimum typing speed of 40 WPM while talking with customers

Salary:

To be discussed during the interview process.

Travel:

Not required

Application Process:

Austin: Apple Technical Support Advisor

Sacramento: Apple Technical Support Advisor

1. Please apply on the Apple Jobs Site at one of the links above.

2. Email the Apple recruiter (shimizu@apple.com) directly after you have applied to the position. In that email, please include the following information:

Name

Email used to apply on the Apple site

Phone number

Location: Austin, Sacramento, Both

Relocation: Are you OK relocating at your own expense?

How did you learn of this opportunity?

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Relocation Expenses:

Apple does not provide relocation expenses.

Assistant United States Trustee

Job Location: Miami, FL

About the Office:

The United States Trustee Program (Program) is seeking experienced attorney applicants for the position of Assistant United States Trustee for the Miami, FL.

The Program is a litigating component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for overseeing nearly all bankruptcy cases filed in federal bankruptcy courts across the United States – including chapter 7 and 13 cases filed by consumer debtors, chapter 12 cases filed by family farmers or fishermen, and complex chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. The Program’s mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the nation’s bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders – debtors, creditors, and the American public. The Program was established by Congress more than 30 years ago to act as the “watchdog” of the bankruptcy system, with a headquarters in Washington, DC, led by a Director; 21 Regions managed by United States Trustees; and 90 field offices in 44 states each, managed by an Assistant United States Trustee.

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; and determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test. In chapter 11 cases, the Program appoints trustees and examiners, when ordered, and official committees and litigates a broad range of issues enforcing the Code and seeking to hold management and professionals accountable.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Miami, FL, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r21/region-21-southern-district-florida. Miami information can be found at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/home.page.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

The Program is seeking experienced attorney applicants for the position of Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the Miami, Florida, field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed Miami, FL.

As the Assistant United States Trustee, the typical duties include the following:

Manage and oversee the administration of the field office, including all bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial district served by the office;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions, legal issues of national importance arising in cases, and other significant matters to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise and manage a staff of trial attorneys, auditors, paralegals, and support staff, including assigning and monitoring work at the office and regional level in accordance with principles of shared staffing and functional consolidation;
Oversee and assist in difficult, complex, or precedent-setting bankruptcy cases and in developing and implementing civil enforcement and litigation strategies to address fraud and abuse identified in bankruptcy cases;
Carry a caseload of civil enforcement, chapter 11, and trustee oversight matters;
Participate or provide oversight in all appellate matters before the Bankruptcy Court Appellate Panel (if applicable), the United States District Court, and the United States Courts of Appeal;
Appoint and supervise all private trustees who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Provide outreach to other interested constituents and those involved in the bankruptcy systems such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, other federal and state agencies, including public speaking and conducting training, as appropriate;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials, superior oral and written communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing, have at least five (5) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting, or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

Three or more years’ experience in management and personnel supervision;
A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory provisions, developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If selected for this position, you will be required to provide official proof of J.D. Degree and Bar Membership (including certification of good standing) before a firm job offer is extended.

Salary:

This position is on the AD pay scale, is a full-time and permanent position, and the possible current salary range is $106,595 to $163,900 per annum. Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate salary level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position, and addresses in detail how all 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;
A short writing sample or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation, (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line AUST-Miami-11-2019.

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Location: Talladega, AL

About the Office:

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and Human Resources is where it all begins!

Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition Partner role will be responsible for providing the highest level of recruiting services to AIDB’s leaders. Under this leaders’ supervision, the Talent Acquisition team will deliver high quality professional candidates to support our main campus and regional centers. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies for full life-cycle recruiting and maintain excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates, and strategic vendors.

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of our organization. This will be accomplished by building an efficient and consistent hiring process from start to finish. This will also include industry best practices in pre-screening, interviewing, and on-boarding processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 5 years of full life cycle recruiting for large to mid-size organizations.
Minimum 3 years of experience in leading a team and working with ambiguity.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing recruiting sourcing strategies.
Extensive experience and subject matter expertise in how to differentiate recruitment solutions for funded programs.
Must exhibit exceptional oral and written communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presentations.
Proven ability to train business partners and staff on the latest employment laws and trends around recruiting efforts.
Demonstrated ability in developing and designing an impactful recruiting program to attract diverse talent.
Ability to multi-task, manage multiple constituents and multiple deadlines.
Project management experience leading and effectively delivering large scale projects.
Experience working with executive leadership.
Ability to work independently, exercise discretion and good judgment.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships.
Must have experience in recruiting top talent utilizing a social media platform and build partnerships with online career sites.
Possess advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
A willingness to learn and understand methodologies used to educate individuals who are deaf, blind and deaf-blind.

Position Requirements:

Will represent AIDB at local and state wide career fairs.
Must be able to travel by car 35% annually (some occasions overnight).
A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty (30) months of employment.
Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment.

Salary:

$45,780.00-$61,068.00 Scale PI Rank 50 (260 days)

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Travel:

Some; see above.

Application Process:

Please apply at www.aidb.org.

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Wichita, KS

About the Office:

The United States Trustee Program (Program) is seeking an attorney experienced in trial practice with knowledge of bankruptcy law to join the Program’s professional staff of attorneys. The Program is a litigating component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for overseeing nearly all bankruptcy cases filed in federal bankruptcy courts across the United States – including chapter 7 and 13 cases filed by consumer debtors, chapter 12 cases filed by family farmers or fishermen, and complex chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. The Program’s mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the nation’s bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders – debtors, creditors, and the American public. The Program was established by Congress more than 30 years ago to act as the “watchdog” of the bankruptcy system, with a headquarters in Washington, DC, led by a Director; 21 Regions managed by United States Trustees; and 90 field offices in 44 states each, managed by an Assistant United States Trustee.

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Wichita, KS, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r20/region-20-district-kansas. Wichita information can be found at https://www.wichita.gov.

Job Description:

The Program is seeking an attorney experienced in litigation practice and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts covered by the Region and/or field office, litigate enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, oversee private trustees, handle appellate matters, and refer criminal conduct identified in connection with bankruptcy case oversight. The Program seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides them with frequent and meaningful court experience on a variety of issues arising in bankruptcy cases.

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the Region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding judgment; and, the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school; be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing; and, have at least four (4) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting, or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($104,821–$136,271); or, GS-15 ($123,298– $160,286). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all 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;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Wichita-11-2019.

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

About the Office:

The United States Trustee Program (Program) is seeking an attorney experienced in trial practice with knowledge of bankruptcy law to join the Program’s professional staff of attorneys. The Program is a litigating component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for overseeing nearly all bankruptcy cases filed in federal bankruptcy courts across the United States – including Chapter 7 and 13 cases filed by consumer debtors, Chapter 12 cases filed by family farmers or fishermen, and complex Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. The Program’s mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the nation’s bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders – debtors, creditors, and the American public.

The Program was established by Congress more than 30 years ago to act as the “watchdog” of the bankruptcy system, with a headquarters in Washington, DC, led by a Director; 21 Regions managed by United States Trustees; and 90 field offices in 44 states each, managed by an Assistant United States Trustee.

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews Chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Albuquerque, NM, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r20/region-20-district-new-mexico. Albuquerque information can be found at https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/.

Job Description:

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the Region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under Chapters 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the Region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($105,302–$136,895); or, GS-15 ($123,863– $161,021). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all 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;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Albuquerque-11-2019.

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Memphis, TN

About the Office:

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Memphis, TN, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r08/region-8-western-district-tennes.... Memphis information can be found at https://memphistn.gov/.

Job Description:

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and nonattorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the Region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the Region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using databases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($104,821 –$ 136,271); or, GS-15 ($123,298 – $160,286). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all 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;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Memphis-11-2019

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Seattle, WA

About the Office:

The United States Trustee Program (Program) is seeking an attorney experienced in trial practice with knowledge of bankruptcy law to join the Program’s professional staff of attorneys. The Program is a litigating component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for overseeing nearly all bankruptcy cases filed in federal bankruptcy courts across the United States – including Chapters 7 and 13 cases filed by consumer debtors, Chapter 12 cases filed by family farmers or fishermen, and complex Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. The Program’s mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the nation’s bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders – debtors, creditors, and the American public. The Program was established by Congress more than 30 years ago to act as the “watchdog” of the bankruptcy system, with a headquarters in Washington, DC, led by a Director; 21 Regions managed by United States Trustees; and 90 field offices in 44 states each, managed by an Assistant United States Trustee.

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the Seattle, WA, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r18/region-18-western-district-washington. Seattle information can be found at https://visitseattle.org/.

Job Description:

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under Chapters 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the Region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and,
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($114,219 –$ 148,488); or, GS-15 ($134,352 – $166,500). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all 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;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Seattle-11-2019

Application Deadline:

November 29, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2020

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL) supports the duties and responsibilities of the Department’s Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer (CPCLO). The principal mission of OPCL is to protect the privacy and civil liberties of the American people through review, oversight, and coordination of the Department’s privacy operations. OPCL provides legal advice and guidance to Departmental components; ensures the Department’s privacy compliance, including compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the privacy provisions of both the E-Government Act of 2002 and the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, as well as administration policy directives issued in furtherance of those Acts; develops and provides Departmental privacy training; assists the CPCLO in developing Departmental privacy policy; prepares privacy-related reporting to the President and Congress; and reviews the information handling practices of the Department to ensure that such practices are consistent with the protection of privacy and civil liberties.

Job Description:

Opportunities are available in the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (“OPCL”) for qualified candidates interested in summer law internships or academic semester law internships (sometimes called "externships"). Law interns work directly with attorneys on cutting edge legal issues relating to privacy and civil liberties. Typical intern projects have involved researching novel legal issues, reviewing compliance documentation, reviewing proposed legislation, analyzing policy questions involving issues of privacy and civil liberties, and helping to draft the Privacy Act Overview.

Qualifications:

Interns must be enrolled in an accredited law school and must have:

a strong academic background;
excellent research and writing skills;
interest in privacy and civil liberties issues; and
experience, knowledge, or interest in The Privacy Act of 1974, the E-Government Act of 2002, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, international privacy issues, and/or administrative law.

Semester-based Interns must have completed at least one year of law school and be willing to commit at least 16-20 hours a week to OPCL. In special circumstances, OPCL may consider a shorter commitment. OPCL will consider semester "full time" positions from law students who attend law schools with formal externship programs.

Because of the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended.

Salary:

All internships are unpaid.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), and a law school transcript (when available).

Please send your application to privacy.employment@usdoj.gov.

Application Deadline:

November 30, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

None

Number of Positions Available:

1-3

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020

Job Location: Macon, GA

About the Office:

The Middle District of Georgia encompasses 70 of Georgia’s 159 counties and covers 25,471 square miles with a population of approximately 2,450,000. The district is home to Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ft. Benning in Columbus, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany and has courthouses in Macon, Athens, Albany, Columbus and Valdosta. The USAO for the Middle District of Georgia is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, protecting and enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division conducts investigations and prosecutes criminal cases including political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial frauds, government frauds, violent crimes, public protection, and appeals. Prior law student volunteers from the USAO for the Middle District of Georgia have gone on to work at various district attorney’s offices, in federal and state judicial clerkships, for the Department of Justice (including the USAO for the Middle District of Georgia), and various private law firms.

Job Description:

Law student volunteers will be assigned to either the Civil Division or the Criminal Division and will perform research projects, draft pleadings and other court papers, and may assist in trial preparation and/or work on appellate briefs. Volunteers will work with numerous AUSAs over the course of the internship. Through research projects and interaction with the AUSAs, volunteers will be introduced to the federal court system and will learn the ins and outs of federal legal procedure in either the civil or the criminal setting. Volunteers are encouraged to attend court with AUSAs during the internship and observe court proceedings. Our goal is for our volunteers to gain an introduction to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and, above all, to enjoy their internship.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must (1) be a first-year (1L) or second-year (2L) law student; (2) be a U.S. citizen who has lived in the United States for three of the last five years; and (3) pass a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office.

Eight-week full-time commitment preferred.

Salary:

Law student volunteers are uncompensated but may receive academic credit per school policies.

Travel:

Not required

Application Process:

Students interested in applying for the 2020 summer program must submit a resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (10 pages maximum). Applicants should indicate their desired Division (Civil and/or Criminal) in their cover letter.

Applications should be submitted via email to usagam.hr@usdoj.gov.

Application Deadline:

December 1, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

2 (Positions may also be available in our staffed branch offices in Albany and Columbus, Georgia.)

Trial Attorney

Job Location: San Juan, PR

About the Office:

The Program is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multijurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. In FY 2018, the Program took more than 30,000 actions, in and out of court, for a potential monetary impact of $2.8 billion; participated in approximately 100 appeals; and, made more than 2,200 criminal referrals to our federal law enforcement partners. In addition, the Program appoints and supervises approximately 1,300 private trustees who distribute about $10 billion annually; approves credit counselors and financial education providers; determines whether consumer debtors qualify for chapter 7 relief under the means test; and, reviews chapter 11 operating reports.

For more information about the United States Trustee Program, visit the Program’s web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. For more information about the San Juan, PR, field office, visit the web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust-regions-r21/region-21-district-puerto-rico. San Juan information can be found at https://welcome.topuertorico.org/city/sanjuan.shtml.

Job Description:

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in Chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the region and district;
Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;
Supervise private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with a staff of bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the region;
Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and
Work on other national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written both Spanish and English languages. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding judgment; and, the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school; be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing; and, have at least four (4) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting, or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Salary:

Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is: GS-14 ($104,821 –$ 136,271); or, GS-15 ($123,298 – $160,286). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

Travel:

Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.

Application Process:

This vacancy announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.

To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:

A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all 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;
A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant’s work and should include legal analysis;
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable);
If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action;
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and,
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-San Juan-12-2019

Application Deadline:

December 2, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

Number of Positions Available:

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Montgomery, AL

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama has jurisdiction and responsibility in a broad range of areas, all of which involve representing the legal interests of the federal government, primarily in United States District Court. The Middle District of Alabama consists of 23 counties in central and southeastern Alabama and employs approximately 58 employees, including 25 Assistant United States Attorneys. The United States Attorney, Louis V. Franklin, Sr., is currently seeking to hire an outstanding candidate for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division. More information about our office may be found at our website: http://www.justice.gov/usao/alm

Job Description:

The District is seeking applications from energetic, self-motivated, hard-working, and highly qualified attorneys for an AUSA vacancy. Although trial experience is not necessary, it is preferred, and the desire to appear in court and try cases is a must. The selected applicant will be responsible for prosecuting a variety of criminal cases.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years of post-J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney. Applicant must possess superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicant should demonstrate quick analytical ability and be able to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicant should possess excellent communication skills, strong advocacy skills, courtroom skills and presence, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicant should have excellent judgment and the ability to handle highly charged issues. Applicant should possess excellent computer skills which should include experience with automated research and various word-processing systems. Applicant will be expected to do the majority of his/her own legal research and writing and should be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

As needed, additional positions may be filled from this announcement.

United States citizenship is required.

Salary:

Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $53,805 to $126,246 plus 15.67% locality pay where authorized.

Travel:

Occasional travel within and outside of the District will be required for training and court proceedings. Travel requirements vary depending on the needs of any particular case assignment.

Application Process:

To be considered for a position, applications must include a detailed resume, one writing sample of no more than 15 pages, a cover letter (list the vacancy announcement number 20-AUSA-MDAL-02 in the cover letter) and a list of significant cases tried to verdict, either jury or non-jury, as lead counsel or second chair. All documents should be sent in one .pdf file.

Louis V. Franklin, Sr.,
United States Attorney
Middle District of Alabama

Attention: Retta Goss, Administrative Officer
131 Clayton Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Application materials should be submitted via email to usaalm.personnel@usdoj.gov OR mailed to the address listed above.

When emailing application materials, submit all attachments as one .pdf document.

Do not submit your resume by both email and regular mail, FedEx, UPS, etc.

No telephone calls, please. No applications or resumes will be accepted by fax.

Applications must be received in the U. S. Attorney’s Office, MDAL, by COB (5 p.m. CST) on November 25, 2019.

Application Deadline:

December 2, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One: All initial attorney appointments to DOJ are made on a time-limited 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Lead Strike Force Attorney

Job Location: Sacramento, CA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border.

Sacramento, the state capital, is located in the heart of California. The city has been on the move since it became the capital in 1854 and is now one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Sacramento is home to professional ballet, opera, and theatre companies, including the Sacramento Music Circus, providing a wide range of cultural activities and events. Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team, and the Sacramento Republic FC, a professional soccer team. Bound by two rivers, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities such as salmon fishing, river rafting, and boating. Nearby Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer sailing and windsurfing. Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 90 miles west of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing numerous recreational opportunities for skiing and boating enthusiasts.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento office. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will serve as the Lead Strike Force Attorney for the Sacramento Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (“OCDETF”) Strike Force and will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on narcotics and violent crime.

The Sacramento OCDETF Strike Force is a permanent, multi-agency body consisting of 33 agents and analysts and three Assistant United States Attorneys (“AUSAs”). The mission of the Strike Force is to identify, investigate, disrupt, and dismantle the most significant drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and Priority Transnational Organized Crime Groups (PTOCs), shipping narcotics, firearms, and money through the Eastern District of California. The Strike Force pursues an intelligence-driven strategy to investigate and prosecute, in the Eastern District of California and elsewhere, the leadership and support elements of DTOs, TCOs, and PTOCs responsible for manufacturing, transporting and distributing the opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illicit substances that pose the greatest danger to the residents of Northern California and the rest of the United States, regardless of their geographic base of operations.

The Lead Strike Force Attorney will have primary responsibility to provide case-related legal advice to all participating Strike Force investigators, analysts, and AUSAs, and to prosecute, or oversee the prosecution of, all Strike Force federal cases. In addition, the Lead Strike Force Attorney will participate in the coordination and facilitation of all Strike Force investigations.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

This position is open to any U.S. Citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of experience litigating cases in federal courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the following areas: (1) long-term OCDETF investigations and prosecutions; (2) working with multi-agency task forces; (3) working with other U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the United States Department of Justice’s Office of Enforcement Operations, Office of International Affairs, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, and Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section; (3) federal grand jury practice; (4) the use of traditional and emerging investigatory techniques, including the use of wiretaps and other forms of electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, and telephone toll record analysis; (5) money laundering investigations; and (6) asset seizure and forfeiture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

Security Requirements:

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting pay range is $67,574 to $158,552 (which includes 25.59% locality pay for the Sacramento area).

Travel:

The position is based in Sacramento. Travel will occasionally be required

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample to:

United States Attorney’s Office
ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, First Assistant U.S. Attorney
501 I Street, Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Monday, December 2, 2019, and applications must be postmarked by that date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (20-EDCA-02A) on your resume and cover letter.

No telephone calls please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

December 2, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020

Job Location: Detroit, MI

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO)/Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is a great place to work. The Department of Justice ranked #3 out of 19 large agencies and EOUSA/United States Attorneys' Offices ranked #43 out of 320 agency subcomponents in a study, "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, 2015 Ratings" published by the Partnership for Public Service. See http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/index.php. The United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Michigan (USAO-EDMI) is a great place to work.

The USAO-EDMI represents the legal interests of the Federal government in a court of law. Its jurisdiction covers 6.5 million people and 34 counties in the eastern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. With offices in Detroit, Flint and Bay City, the District employs approximately 118 Assistant U.S. Attorneys and approximately 100 support staff members. An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated individual and you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal laws on behalf of the United States and its executive agencies. More information regarding the USAO-MIE is available at www.usdoj.gov/usao/mie.

Job Description:

An internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated law student: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other staff, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of Federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties.Typical assignments for law student interns involve all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, responses, and various pleadings; providing trial support; interviewing witnesses; and assembling exhibits for trial. Interns are generally afforded extensive opportunities to attend trials, hearings, attorney conferences, meetings, and other legal proceedings. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings. Practice Area:

Appellate Litigation
Civil Litigation
Criminal Litigation

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

Law Student Status:

Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to first-year (second semester), second and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing at his/her university.

Citizenship:

Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)

Background Investigation:

You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for federal employment.

Volunteer Agreement:

All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

First year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of justice are essential. Applicant must be a U. S. citizen and willing to commit to 10 continuous weeks of service, generally working 16 hours per week. Applicants are subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

None

Application Process:

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 12/13/2019 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10638006

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Charles Masegian at (313) 226-9772 or Charles.Masegian@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.

Application Deadline:

December 13, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

None

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020

Job Location: Chicago, IL

About the Office:

The USAO for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Seventh Circuit. The primary goals of the Law Student Intern Program are to provide law students with the greatest possible exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist this Office in handling its multitude of cases.

Job Description:

The work of the law student interns includes assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, legal research, writing memoranda of law, drafting pleadings and appellate briefs, assisting in preparation and taking of depositions, assisting in pretrial conferences and trials of civil and criminal cases.

Law student interns are required to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. Split summers not permitted.

Qualifications:

Students must be first-year (second semester), second-year, or third-year law students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Residency Requirement: For a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the past five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. The Residency Requirement ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public - during the internship.

Salary:

This internship is not compensated. No matching contributions available. Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student's law school. Students must make arrangements through his/her law school.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Recommendation letters may be included by the student with the application materials. If the recommendation letters are being sent separately, students should note that on their application.

Application materials may be condensed into one pdf document.

The letters of recommendation are waived for first-year law students only.

All application packages must be submitted to the following email address no later than 5:00 p.m. (CST) Monday, December 16, 2019:

USAILN.LawInterns@usdoj.gov

District Contact: Monica LeKostaj, Administrative Assistant for the Law Student Intern Program

Telephone: (312) 353-1091

Email: Monica.LeKostaj@usdoj.gov (for questions only)

Web site: http://www.justice.gov/usao/iln/interns.html

Application Deadline:

December 16, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

None

Number of Positions Available:

Attorney Advisor

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department’s efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting 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 (FISC) and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight of the activities of various Intelligence Community agencies.

Job Description:

The Office of Intelligence (OI) of the National Security Division is seeking experienced attorneys for its Operations Section. Attorneys in the Operations Section handle NSD’s intelligence operations workload, including representing the Government before the FISC. The Operations Section is responsible for preparing and filing all applications for Court orders pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The mission of the Operations Section is to ensure that the FBI and other Intelligence Community agencies have the legal tools necessary to conduct intelligence operations in adherence with the requirements and safeguards of the law. The Operations Section is currently divided into three operational units: the Counterterrorism Unit, the Counterintelligence Unit, and the Special Operations Unit. The Operations Section also works with OI’s Oversight Section in various matters, including overseeing compliance with FISC orders and working on projects involving information sharing among Intelligence Community agencies and modifications to authorities governing the acquisition, retention, and dissemination of FISA-related information. In addition, the Operations Section closely coordinates with the FBI and other Intelligence Community agencies on intelligence operational matters and provides legal advice to other government agencies on matters relating to FISA and other national security laws and governing authorities. Due to the unique national security mission of OI, attorneys hired into the Operations Section may be transferred to one of OI’s other two sections, Oversight or Litigation, depending on the needs of the office.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least three years of post-J.D. experience and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work independently in a very demanding environment. Past experience in the national security or intelligence field is not required.

Candidates selected for an attorney position with NSD are expected to make a three-year commitment to NSD.

Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the National Security Division.

Salary:

(GS-13) $99,172- $128,920 per annum

(GS-14) $117,191 - $152,352 per annum

(GS-15) $137,849 - $166,500 per annum

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience and describing why you are interested in working with OI, a copy of your resume with a writing sample (we encourage you to submit a legal memorandum or brief), and a current performance appraisal (if a current performance appraisal is available) to:

U.S. Department of Justice
National Security Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 6150
Washington, D.C. 20530
ATTN: Aprel Thompson/Operations Vacancy

No telephone calls please.

Or apply by email to: intelligenceoperationsvacancy@usdoj.gov with the subject line “Operations Vacancy.”

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Multiple

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Fresno, CA

About the Office:

The Fresno Office serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern. Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Asset Recovery Unit. The Assistant U.S. Attorney will be dedicated to handling civil and criminal forfeiture matters and working closely with criminal prosecutors to ensure that forfeiture is an integral part of every appropriate case.

Following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

This position is open to any U.S. citizen to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervision in a highly demanding environment, exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical ability, and good judgment. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies.

Security Requirements:

Salary:

Assistant U.S. Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $62,236 to $146,029 (which includes 15.67% locality pay for the Fresno area).

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and recent writing sample to:

United States Attorney’s Office
ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, First Assistant U.S. Attorney
501 I Street, Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and applications must be postmarked by that date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (19-EDCA-21A) on your resume and cover letter.

No telephone calls please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

January 1, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020

Job Location: Cleveland, OH

About the Office:

The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in northern Ohio. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Sixth Circuit. Volunteer law clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.

Website: http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh

Job Description:

Law clerks can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested.

Minimum weeks required: 12 weeks minimum. At least 32 hours per week. Full time strongly preferred.

Contact: If you have any questions about the 2020 Summer Law Clerk Program, please feel free to contact Assistant U.S. Attorneys Margaret Sweeney at (216) 622-3990 or Ranya Elzein at (216) 622-3929.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Application Process:

Applications including resume and cover letter in .pdf format must be sent via email to USAOHN.SummerLaw@usdoj.gov. Your email should be addressed to Margaret A. Sweeney, Assistant U.S. Attorney. Cover letter should include available start date, telephone number and whether student is willing to work in Cleveland, Akron, and/or Youngstown Offices. Application deadline for the 2020 Summer Law Clerk Program is January 6, 2020.

Application Deadline:

January 6, 2020

Number of Positions Available:

12-14 positions. Cleveland, OH (10); Akron, OH (2); Youngstown, OH (1)

Volunteer Legal Intern, Office of Justice Programs, SMART Office (Summer 2020)

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Office. The SMART Office is responsible for cooperating with and providing technical assistance to states, the District of Columbia, principal U.S. Territories, units of local government, tribal governments, and other public and private entities involved in activities related to sex offender registration and/or notification or to other measures for the protection of children or other members of the public from sexual abuse or exploitation; administering grant programs relating to sex offender registration and notification authorized by the Adam Walsh Act Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and other grant programs authorized by the Adam Walsh Act as directed by the Attorney General; and performing such other functions as the Attorney General may delegate. SMART provides leadership services, and funding to America's communities by: building relationships ln the field; developing collaborations and partnerships; promoting capacity building through planning; streamlining the administration of grants; increasing training and technical assistance; creating accountability of projects; encouraging innovation; and, ultimately, assisting in the creation of consistent sex offender accountability and management programs throughout the United States.

Job Description:

Interns will conduct a variety of legal research related to criminal sex offense statutes and civil sex offender registration and notification laws, including prior versions of state statutory code provisions. Interns will be responsible for updating a database of historical state statutory code provisions of or related to registerable sex offenses in all 50 states.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students are encouraged to apply.

Must be a U.S. Citizen,
Superior research skills, LexisNexis and/or Westlaw proficiency, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals.

Salary:

Volunteer (Uncompensated). Course credit, work-study, and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and current law school transcript. Please address your legal research proficiency in your cover letter.

Submit all application materials in one, combined pdf document via email to Student.Employment@ojp.usdoj.gov, subject line "JP-20-SMART-SVOL Application."

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline.

Application Deadline:

January 15, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Volunteer Legal Intern, Office of Justice Programs, OCR (Summer 2020)

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), is responsible for ensuring that recipients of federal financial assistance from the DOJ are not engaged in prohibited discrimination. The OCR ensures that no person, based on race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, or age is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in connection with any activity, program, or service receiving federal funding. The primary objective in accomplishing this mission is to secure prompt and full compliance with all civil rights laws and regulations so that needed federal financial assistance may commence or continue.

Job Description:

Legal interns conduct legal research and writing on issues of civil rights compliance in federally funded programs and on issues of constitutional law and jurisdiction affecting the rights of prison inmates. Interns also assist staff attorneys with assigned cases by reviewing civil rights complaints of discrimination and assisting with investigations. Interns will have the opportunity to join legal staff at DOJ-sponsored events. Our goal is to introduce legal interns to the federal legal system and civil rights matters, to assist in developing their legal skills and to offer a rewarding internship experience.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students are encouraged to apply.

Strong analytical, research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a demonstrated interest in civil rights and public interest law.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to commit to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks.

Salary:

Volunteer (uncompensated). Course credit, work-study, and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements.

Travel:

Travel generally is not required. Opportunities to accompany legal staff to local agencies subject to our work may be possible when the opportunity exists.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample 5-10 pages in length via email. Submit all application materials in one, combined pdf document via email to Student.Employment@ojp.usdoj.gov, subject line "JP-20-OCR-SVOL."

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline.

Application Deadline:

January 15, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Volunteer Law Student, Summer 2020

Job Location: Denver, CO

About the Office:

The District of Colorado is an energetic, forward-looking district comprised of three staff offices: Denver, Durango, and Grand Junction. The office values diversity and seeks to provide an inclusive, rewarding work environment for employees of all backgrounds. The District contains a Criminal Division, Civil Division, and Appellate Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law - types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax, and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes; assaults; and murders. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of cases include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); public land issues (quiet title, condemnation, land-use, access to public land, endangered species); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act (malpractice, etc.); and constitutional torts (Bivens).Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff's counsel in areas that include, but are not limited to: Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; the enforcement of CERCLA; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed.

Job Description:

Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the local rules of practice for the Colorado United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings.

Practice Area:
Appellate Litigation
Civil Litigation
Criminal Litigation

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to first-year (second semester), second and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing at his/her university.
Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States.(Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)
Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected).

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

Not required

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted online through USAJOBS.gov and must include a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, and a current unofficial school transcript or proof of enrollment (e.g., letter from registrar's office). Please use the link below to apply for a summer 2020 internship.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549298700.

Application Deadline:

January 20, 2020

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2020

Job Location: Rockford, IL

About the Office:

The USAO for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Seventh Circuit. The primary goals of the Law Student Intern Program are to provide law students with the greatest exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist this Office in handling its multitude of cases.

Job Description:

Law student interns are required to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. Split summers are not permitted.

Qualifications:

Students must be first-year (second semester), second-year or third-year law students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Residency Requirement: For a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the past five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the United States, 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. The Residency Requirement ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public - during the internship.

Salary:

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Resume, personal statement reflecting your background and your interest in participating in this program, legal writing sample, three letters of recommendation (preferably legal), and law school transcript when it becomes available (unofficial is acceptable). Recommendation letters may be included by the student with the application materials. If the recommendation letters are being sent separately, students should note that on their application.

The letters of recommendation are waived for first-year law students only.

All application packages must be submitted by post-mail to the district contact by the indicated deadline (Monday, February 3, 2020).

District Contact: Scott Paccagnini, Assistant U.S. Attorney

Telephone: (815) 987-4456; Email: scott.paccagnini2@usdoj.gov (for questions only)

Application Deadline:

February 3, 2020

Relocation Expenses:

None

Number of Positions Available: