Job Opportunity – U.S. Department of Justice – Office on Violence Against Women

U.S. Department of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women
Experienced, Attorney-Advisor, GS-14/15
OPEN: January 27, 2014
CLOSE: February 28, 2014

About the Office: The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In FY 2014, OVW will administer 18 grant programs, which were established under VAWA and subsequent legislation. Since its inception, OVW has awarded over $4 billion in grants and cooperative agreements, and has launched a multifaceted approach to implementing VAWA. By forging state, local, and tribal partnerships among police, prosecutors, victim advocates, health care providers, faith leaders, and others, OVW grant programs help provide victims with the protection and services they need to pursue safe and healthy lives, while simultaneously enabling communities to hold offenders accountable for their violence.

In addition to overseeing 18 federal grant programs, OVW and its Director provide national leadership in the field of violence against women. Recent OVW policy initiatives have included promoting the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, the development of workplace violence policies in federal agencies, and enhanced Department responses to Native American, immigrant, and LGBT victims. OVW also supports special initiatives to identify and disseminate promising practices, including the Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative, the Family Court Enhancement Project, and the Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative.

Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered: The incumbent will provide legal and policy support for the administration of OVW and its grant programs. The incumbent must respond orally and in writing to complex and novel requests for legal advice or questions involving interpretation of legislation, including the Violence Against Women Act and other applicable statutes, case law, federal regulations and other legal authorities relevant to federal grants administration, federal Indian law, and national violence against women policy. Incumbent must conduct comprehensive and extensive legal research, prepare detailed advisory opinions and memoranda, and review proposed legislation to determine its effect on OVW operations and violence against women. Furthermore, incumbent must prepare highly complex correspondence, talking points, speeches, testimony, and other materials for the Director and other Department officials.

• Perform extensive legal research;
• Ensure that OVW activities comply with federal statutory, regulatory, and other requirements;
• Provide legal and policy guidance to OVW management and staff and other Department officials;
• Respond to inquiries from Congress and other federal agencies;
• Prepare responses to legal, legislative, and/or judicial matters on behalf of the Department;
• Review violence against women legislation, draft recommendations, and assist in legislative strategy development;
• Represent the Director in interactions with federal, state, local, tribal and other organizations; and
• Other duties as needed at the request of the Director, Principal Deputy Director, and the Supervisory Attorney-Advisor.

Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing, and have at least four years post J.D. experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include a record of excellence in academic achievement; superior analytic, legal research, drafting, and editing skills; outstanding oral and written communication skills; an ability to work efficiently under extreme pressure and to handle multiple matters simultaneously; and strong interpersonal skills. An applicant’s qualifications will be further evaluated based upon one or more of the following competencies:

• Knowledge of the Violence Against Women Act and related statutes
• Experience in the field of violence against women
• Experience in the field of federal Indian law
• Experience in federal grant administration law

Salary Information: Current salary level and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary at the time of appointment. Compensation will be at the GS-14 or 15 levels. The exact salaries within these GS levels vary based on many factors. Base salary table and locality pay tables for all U.S. locations during 2014 can be found at: OPM Pay Tables.

Location: This position is located in the Washington, DC metropolitan commuting area. Our office is a short and easy commute from most outlying residential areas. To learn more about the area and what Washington, DC has to offer, please visit the city’s official tourism site: http://washington.org.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Travel: Occasional travel is required.

Application Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a resume or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a list of references, and a writing sample to OVW.HumanResources@usdoj.gov. No telephone calls please. Please reference this announcement OVW ATTY 14-001 in your cover letter.

Alternatively, applications can be mailed to
U.S. Department of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women (Attn: S. Barksdale)
145 N Street, N.E., Room 10W.1401
Washington, D.C. 20530

Deadline: Applications must be received by February 28, 2014.

For more information about OVW, please visit our Web page at: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/index.html. This and selected other legal position announcements may be found on the Internet at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.php

Department Policies: 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.

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. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

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The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

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

 

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Job Opportunity – Executive Director, DNA Legal Services

Executive Director

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. (Window Rock, AZ)

Position Type:      Attorney

Practice Area(s):  Indian/Native American, Legal Services, All Practice Areas

Geographic Preference:  Southwest (AZ, NM)

Description:          DNA-PEOPLE’S LEGAL SERVICES
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
JOB VACANCY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Complete information on-line at www.dnalegalservices.org
Minimum seven years management experience,
excellent communication skills, fundraising experience and knowledge of financial accounting.

Licensed with AZ*, NM* or Navajo Nation, Juris Doctor degree preferred.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2014
*Legal services provisional license acceptable

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

Desired Class Level:       RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, MLS, LLM

Posting Date: December 10, 2013

Expiration Date:   January 25, 2014

contact:       Jammie Watchman

Executive Assistant

PO Box 306 Window Rock, Arizona 86515 United States

Resume Receipt:   E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:     Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

How To Apply:     APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Requested Document Notes:   APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Applications should be sent to: Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

id:                  23101

 

Job Postings – Attorney openings at USDA

Dear Colleagues:

For the first time in quite a while,  the USDA Office of the General Counsel is hiring career attorneys and I am asking you to help me spread the word!  Below is a listing of our current attorney job openings — 4 in Washington, DC and 4 in our field offices.  The list includes the government grade level and pay, the date that the application period closes, and the link to the USAJobs site candidates must use to apply.  Please share this information with any lawyers you know who are interested in working for the federal government.  OGC is a great place to work with many talented lawyers.    The application periods close relatively soon (betweenDecember 6 and 11, depending on the job) and applications cannot be accepted unless they come in by the dates specified and in the manner specified in the job announcements.

The GS 11 positions are all entry level jobs suitable for newly minted lawyers. The GS-12/13 position requires some litigation experience.  The Assistant GC position is a Senior Executive Service job (go to OPM.gov for background on the SES).  It requires significant management experience as well as significant legal experience and the application calls for a detailed written narrative.  If anyone is interested, they should start working on the SES application right away as the application period for this position closes December 11th.

Active bar membership is a requisite for all of the jobs.

Ramona E. Romero
General Counsel
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is hiring!

USDA OGC is looking for Attorneys in several different geographic and legal areas.  Please follow the links below to apply for the attorney positions in each city.

Washington, DC

Assistant General Counsel (1 vacancy)

Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355791700

Salary: $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year (SES)

Applications Close: Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Washington, DC

Trial Attorney (1 vacancy)

Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355467800

Salary: $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year (GS-12/13)

Applications Close: Friday, December 06, 2013

Washington, DC

Trial Attorney (2 vacancies)

Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355704200

Salary: $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Washington, DC

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

Natural Resources and Environment Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355660600

Salary: $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Little Rock, AR

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Kansas City, MO

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Harrisburg, PA

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Milwaukee, WI

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

Michael J. Berrigan, Associate Solicitor
Division of Indian Affairs, Office of the Solicitor, Dept. of the Interior
(202)208-7340

 

Job Opportunity – Tohono O’odham Nation

Tohono O’odham Nation
Office of Attorney General

The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues.  Attorneys in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting tribal sovereignty.

The Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General III, with at least six years of relevant Indian law experience.  The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Minimum requirements include an active Arizona State Bar license, or a license in another state and Arizona licensing within 18 months of employment.  A valid Arizona driver’s license is also required, along with consent to have your driving record checked periodically.  Applicants must also pass a background check.

Send a letter of interest, resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Attorney General Jonathan Jantzen by email to jonathan.jantzen@tonation-nsn.gov. 

Job Opportunity – Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including state, federal, and tribal courts.

 

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 1 – 5 years of tribal and federal Indian law practice for our Rapid City, South Dakota office.

 

Minimum qualifications include:

  •  Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
  •  Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state jurisdiction
  • One to five years of experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a wide array of legal issues such as business transitions, housing, education, finance, gaming, government affairs, litigation, energy, natural resources and taxation
  • Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law
  • Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
  •  Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend client meetings and court or administrative hearings at locations throughout North Dakota and South Dakota
  • Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients, opposing co-counsel and federal/state/tribal agency representatives

Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation” Package including a competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent benefits.

 

Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample, professional references and law school transcripts, if graduated within the last 5 years to:

 

Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources
ahacker@ndnlaw.com
3610 N 163rd Plaza
Omaha, NE 68116

Position is open until November 30, 2013