Summary OPDAT's mission is to build strong foreign partners who can work with the United States to enhance cooperation in transnational cases and to fight crime before it reaches our shores. OPDAT provides expert assistance and case-based mentoring to foreign counterparts to help develop justice systems that can effectively combat transnational crime, corruption, and terrorism consistent with the rule of law and in furtherance of U.S. national security. Responsibilities This is for a two-year term appointment or a two-year reimbursable detail appointment, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. The Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of a justice sector technical assistance program focused on helping Ukrainian prosecutors, investigators, and judges address complex war crimes and mass-atrocity crimes resulting from the Russian war of aggression. The RLA will engage in a combination of targeted capacity-building engagements, intensive case-based mentoring, and as needed, legislative and policy reform. The RLA will build and maintain essential partnerships with senior justice sector officials, as well as interagency and international partners. Further, the RLA will coordinate efforts of interagency counterparts, NGOs, international partners, and others who also are engaged in providing assistance on war and atrocity crimes capacity-building. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Required: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess ALL of the requirements below: A J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Specific grade level requirements: GS-15: At least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include four (4) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts. GS-14: At least three (3) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include three (3) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts. Preferred: Applicants should have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Department of Justice and other U.S. Government approaches and policies involving complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. A working understanding of domestic war crimes statutes, core international crimes, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and Additional Protocols, and/or related areas is desirable. Experience with domestic criminal prosecution of war or atrocities crimes and/or experience with international criminal tribunals or related international institutions is beneficial. Experience living, working, and/or training in an overseas environment is also valuable, particularly in countries with challenging living conditions. The successful applicant should also have: Ability to function effectively in an international, multi-cultural environment; Excellent interpersonal and management skills; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Extensive prosecution experience; and Experience in bar activities, teaching, designing course curricula, and/or work with international development projects. Education A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our website. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. 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