Personnel Law Branch (PLB)

Closing dates:
COB May 3, 2020

Work schedule:
Full-time

Location:
Washington, D.C.

Summary:
PLB is responsible for providing advice on personnel issues and policies and defending FEMA’s personnel actions and decisions in administrative hearings.

Duties may include:
• Supporting the Department of Justice in developing and presenting litigation in the federal courts, or state and municipal courts.
• Litigating cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, other administrative forums and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Represent the Agency before the FLRA and in Union arbitrations.
• Reviewing proposals, participating in negotiations and determinations of settlement of litigation, and recommending settlement of matters in accordance with agency, DHS, or OCC directives or policies.
• Preparing documentary evidence and witness testimony in support of dispositive motions or trial; preparing declarations and affidavits and directing investigations for the purpose of developing additional evidence in pending litigation.
• Preparing and providing trainings on various employment matters.
• Reviewing and making recommendations on proposed employment actions.
• Reviewing and making recommendations on legislation, regulations, or changes in existing policies, practices, and agency issuances to cure or eliminate problems

To qualify for this position at the IC-14 level, you must demonstrate:
At least three years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar. The minimum three-year work experience requirement includes at least two years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled. At least one of the two years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the IC-13 level. Specialized experience for this position includes:

1. Independently managing and litigating a heavy caseload of administrative cases;
2. Independently producing well-articulated legal opinions, memoranda, and briefs regarding complex legal issues; and
3. Evaluating proposed legislation and regulations and its effects on existing policies, programs and operations.

Interested applicants must send resumes to Ashley Darbo, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, at ashley.darbo@fema.dhs.gov by COB May 3, 2020. Please ensure your resume or cover letter identify the relevant professional experience you believe qualifies you for the 14 grade.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Customs and Border Protection
Office of the General Counsel

Open & closing dates
04/19/2021 to 05/10/2021

Work schedule
Full-time

Location:
Edinburg, TX 2 vacancies

Summary:
As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America’s borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.

Responsibilities
In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for The Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:
o Providing legal advice to, and legal representation of, CBP officers in matters relating to the activities and functions of Customs and Border Protection (CBP);
o Performing legal research into laws, regulations, decisions, and other precedents bearing on legal issues involving CBP to included Customs and Immigration laws;
Etc. …

Basic Requirements:
Applicant must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

To See full job description:
USAJOBS – Job Announcement

How to Apply:
Submit your application electronically to:
rgv-occ@cbp.dhs.gov

Agency Contact info:
CBP Hiring Center
Phone: 952-857-2932
Email: CBPhiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DHS Headquarters
Office of the General Counsel

Open & closing dates
04/20/2021 to 04/19/2022

Work schedule
Full-time

Location:
Washington, DC

Summary:
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel, Operations and Enforcement Law Division (OELD).
The primary purpose of this position is to serve the Office of the General Counsel as a legal advisor. The individual will provide legal advice and litigation support in the areas of data privacy, biometrics, screening and vetting issues.

Responsibilities
As an Attorney-Advisor (Open Continuous) GS 0905 13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
o DHS operations pertaining to data privacy, biometrics, screening and vetting issues.
o Litigation support to federal, state, and international governments attorneys regarding data privacy, biometrics and screening and vetting issues.
o Provide legal advice, as required, regarding other DHS operational and/or enforcement matters.

Basic Requirements:
You as an applicant must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND…

How to Apply:
USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Agency Contact info:
Lori Pollacci
Phone: 2023578668
Email: lori.pollacci@hq.dhs.gov
Address:
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Location:
Ignacio, CO

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Legal Department Director, attorney will serve as a member of the Tribe’s Legal Department, with principal responsibility for representing the Tribe on water matters. Where time allows, the attorney will represent the Tribe in other matters that require the Legal Department’s attention, including code review and drafting, litigation, contract review,
and employment matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluates potential opportunities and threats associated with the Tribe’s water rights
   portfolio.
2. Stays abreast of State and Federal water law changes, informing necessary legal and
   Tribal staff and recommending action when needed.
3. Advocates and lobbies, individually and with the Tribe’s lobbyists, on State and Federal
   water policy and legislation that impacts tribal water.
   Etc.…

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must have graduated from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in one or more state jurisdictions.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience practicing water law as an attorney.
• Must have working knowledge of federal Indian water rights and how they interact with
State rights.
• Must have working knowledge of Colorado water law and Law of the Colorado River.
Etc.

How to Apply:
https://careers.southernute.com/pfund

Summary:
Provide legal advice and representation, document drafting and collaboration with a wide range of Swinomish Indian Tribal Community policy committees, departments and entities.

Location:
Swinomish Indian Reservation located on Fidalgo Island across the Swinomish Channel from La Conner, WA.

Qualifications:
Have experience or demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: contract drafting and negotiation; drafting statutes, policies and procedures; and representing public or private entities; as well as expertise in at least one of the following substantive fields of law: Human Resources/Employment Law, Health Care, Real Estate, Tribal economic development or private sector commercial transactions, Social Services/Education, or Indian law. Qualified applicants must be licensed or have the ability to become licensed within six months, to practice in Washington.

Submit the following:
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Employment Application and Office
of Tribal Attorney Application Addendum (you may request these via email); cover letter
including an explanation of the applicant’s interest in the position, along with a current resume, the names and contact information for at least three professional references, and two samples of the applicant’s own independent legal writing.

Submit requirements to:
Wendy Otto
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
11404 Moorage Way
La Conner, Washington 98257
Tel: (360) 466-1134
Fax: (360) 466-5309
Email: wotto@swinomish.nsn.us