Job Title:

Staff Attorney-Legal Aid

Closing Date/Time:

Wed. 07/07/10 11:59 PM Arizona Time

Salary:

$36.37 – $51.82 Hourly
$75,644.00 – $107,794.00 Annually

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

10005 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
INDIAN, VIOLENT, AND CYBER CRIME STAFF ATTORNEY-ADVISOR, GS-0905-15
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO:10-EOUSA-16

PLEASE NOTE: This position is being readvertised. Applicants who applied to Attorney Advisor GS-905-15, vacancy announcement number 10-EOUSA-12, do not need to reapply. All applicants will also be considered for this vacancy announcement.

About the Office: The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is the Justice Department headquarters component for the 94 U.S. Attorneys Offices. Your office will be located in the Robert F. Kennedy Building at Constitution Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets, NW. This location is ideally situated close to the-Archives/Navy Memorial Metro station. We are a short walk to museums on and around the Mall, and there are numerous restaurants and shops in the immediate area. Additionally, we offer employee-centered work life programs, as well as participation in the transit subsidy program. EOUSA was rated in the top 16 of 246 agencies and deemed a best place to work. The Indian, Violent, and Cyber Crime (IVCC) Staff is functionally responsible for providing management support, legal assistance and advice, and policy guidance for the United States Attorneys for a variety of priority law enforcement initiatives. The IVCC is comprised of full-time EOUSA staff attorneys and support personnel, as well as experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are subject-matter experts detailed to EOUSA for one-to-two year assignments. The work consists of the full range of legal advice and services to the 94 United States Attorneys Offices (USAO) throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The USAOs range in size from approximately 25 to 700 employees.Responsibilities: The Attorney-Advisor will serve as the Native American Issues Coordinator and will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the IVCC Staff, EOUSA. There is an expectation of independence afforded to the staff member, as well as required initiative to develop, manage, and carry out new or major projects in accordance with the significance of the problem, overall expectations, goals, and available resources.The assignments are extremely complex and difficult, frequently requiring a high order of original and creative legal and management expertise. Assignments involve serving as the principal legal advisor on all matters pertaining to Native American issues, among other law enforcement program areas; providing management support to the USAOs; and coordinating and resolving legal issues. Additionally, the Coordinator must often overcome opposition and conflicting interests to reach successful outcomes on behalf of EOUSA and the USAOs. Who may apply: All United States Citizens and Nationals.Qualifications: Previous experience prosecuting crime in Indian Country and litigating cases concerning Native American Issues in federal court. The successful candidate also can demonstrate sound judgment; good interpersonal skills; and a strong work ethic. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 4 years post-J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. Moreover, detailed knowledge of the mission, organization, statutory obligations, functions, procedures, practices, and priorities of the Department, EOUSA, and the USAOs, especially in assigned program areas, is desirable.Evaluation Method: Qualified applicants may be further evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. Applicants must submit a writing sample.Salary: GS-15 $123,758.00 – $155,500.00 per year (including locality pay).Travel: Occasional travel will be required.Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorizedSubmission Process and Deadline Date:
Open: 6/7/2010Close: 6/18/2010
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a detailed resume or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment). Information about applying for a Federal job is available from the USAJOBS information system through the website at: http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/forms.asp#icc, your most recent SF-50, and current performance appraisal, if applicable to:
Jewel CamposU.S. Department of JusticeExecutive Office for United States AttorneysOffice of Administration/H.R. Division 600 E Street NW, Rm. 8308Washington, D.C. 20530Phone #: (202) 252-5526Fax #: (202) 252-5525
Application materials must be RECEIVED by 11:59 p.m. of the closing date (Eastern Standard Time). Application materials may be faxed to (202) 252-5525.
Applications submitted using government postage or internal Federal government mail systems will not be considered. Please note that mail coming through our mail system can be delayed due to security screening and will not be accepted after the closing date, faxing your resume to our dedicated fax number is encouraged. Emails will not be considered.
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.php

ATTORNEY POSITION

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Human Services and Government Unit (HSGU), is seeking an energetic and motivated staff attorney with 0 to 8 years of legal experience. HSGU primarily provides legal advice and representation to the Navajo Nation Executive Branch’s Divisions of Education, Health, Human Resources, General Services, Public Safety, and Social Services regarding a wide range of legal issues. From time to time, HSGU also provides legal advice to the legislative and judicial branches of the Navajo Nation. Some litigation and travel is expected. Salary is negotiable within the range of $54,000 to $87,000, depending on experience.

Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Legal experience concerning federal Indian law and Navajo law preferred. Ability to speak Navajo is a plus, but not required. Current Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah and Navajo bar licensure is preferred, though not required. A successful applicant who is not currently licensed must take the Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah bar examination and the Navajo Nation bar examination at the next available opportunities. Applicants must have strong research, analytical and legal writing skills and work well with clients, who are employees of the Navajo Nation government.

Please direct applicant packets consisting of (1) Letter of Interest with current address, telephone numbers, and e-mail address; (2) Navajo Nation employment application; (2) resume; (3) recent legal writing sample; (4) copy of bar membership certificates, if any; and (5) law school graduation documents to Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Attention: Paul Spruhan, Assistant Attorney General, Human Services and Government Unit, P.O. Box 2010, Window Rock, AZ 86515, and to the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 7080, Window Rock, Arizona, 86515. Please visit www.nndpm.navajo.org/services.htm to obtain a copy of the Navajo Nation employment application. Applications will be accepted beginning June 21, 2010. For any questions, please contact Paul Spruhan at 928/871-6275.

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice complies with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. This position is open until filled.