Closing Date: 10th July, 2024

Description:

Summary:
The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) is responsible for implementing the Department's national strategies in combating computer, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property crimes worldwide. CCIPS prevents, investigates, and prosecutes computer crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts.

Duties:
CCIPS attorneys are responsible for independently investigating, prosecuting, and trying computer crime, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property matters. Attorneys in the section:

Investigate and prosecute cases involving intellectual property violations, cryptocurrency-related crime, cyber attacks, and intrusions of computers and computer networks;
Advise prosecutors and law enforcement agents about technology issues;
Train investigators and other prosecutors and speak to a variety of domestic and foreign audiences;
Propose, write, and advise on legislation and policy relating to computer, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property crimes and the collection of electronic evidence;
Engage in and support litigation relating to the collection of electronic evidence;
Lead international efforts to promote effective cooperation to address the threats of computer, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property crime; and
Draft policies and monographs addressing significant issues relating to these responsibilities.

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:

You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess 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. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Criminal prosecution or defense experience;
Experience with complex investigations and the use of legal process (such as subpoenas and wiretap orders), especially in gathering electronic evidence;
Technical knowledge of computers, networking, cybersecurity, computer intrusions, and investigative technologies (such as tracing Internet communications, computer programming, digital forensics, and information security);
Knowledge of the technological and business aspects of cryptocurrency and the intersection of cryptocurrency with criminal investigations and prosecutions;
Knowledge of criminal statutes for which CCIPS has responsibility, including criminal provisions in federal copyright, trademark, and trade secret statues, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act;
Ability to communicate clearly through well-organized and accurately written documents;
Ability to perform cogent and correct legal analysis on a variety of contentious and complex substantive issues;
Ability to provide legal advice to others;
Experience with legislative or policy development, especially policy related to criminal law, intellectual property, attacks on computer networks, and the collection of electronic evidence;
Substantive knowledge of criminal procedure, particularly as it relates to obtaining electronic evidence;
International training or experience, particularly in negotiating international agreements, in mutual legal assistance, and in fields related to CCIPS' work, such as computer security or intellectual property rights protection;
Working experience with U.S. government structures and interagency processes, especially relating to computer or intellectual property crime or the development of military, intelligence, or IT security policy;
Experience developing and delivering training programs and oral presentations on law enforcement subjects; and
Experience working with foreign government officials, providing training to foreign audiences, and familiarity with U.S. foreign policy as it relates to Internet and technology issues.

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.