Closing Date: 12th July, 2024
Description:
Job Description:The Litigation Section within the Office of Intelligence (OI), A Government Entity, is seeking experienced attorneys. Attorneys in the Office of Intelligence play a critical role in the nation's effort to prevent acts of international terrorism and to thwart the intelligence activities of hostile foreign powers. OI attorneys handle a wide range of complex and highly sensitive legal matters involving terrorism and counterintelligence, primarily arising under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Attorneys from OI's Litigation Section work in coordination with federal prosecutors on national security investigations and prosecutions involving the use of foreign intelligence information, including responding to requests for discovery of such information, motions to suppress, and all other litigation matters. Attorneys work closely with other components of the Department of Justice and with agencies in the Intelligence Community, providing advice on legal and policy matters relating to intelligence operations and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Attorneys also support the work of the other sections within the Office of Intelligence.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least three years of post J.D. legal experience. Experience as a federal or state prosecutor is preferred. Applicants must 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 national security or intelligence field is not required.
Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances.
