Supervisor Attorney Advisor (Litigation and Enforcement)

Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Supervisor Attorney Advisor (Litigation and Enforcement) works in FinCEN’s Office of Chief Counsel, leading its Litigation and Enforcement Section. The role supervises and assigns work to staff, evaluates their performance, and provides advice and counsel on work and administrative matters. It manages FinCEN-related litigation and serves as a liaison with the Department of Justice, other litigation counsel, and the Department’s Office of General Counsel on litigation matters. The position also represents FinCEN or its Office of Chief Counsel as a senior representative in meetings with government agencies, Congress, foreign governments and agencies, international organizations, the public, and entities regulated by FinCEN or their counsel.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D., or equivalent.
Active member in good standing of the bar in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia.
At least 12 months of pertinent legal experience, such as private legal practice, work in a government legal office, or a judicial clerkship.
At least one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-14 in the federal service, including providing legal advice on illicit finance or money laundering; providing regulations to government and non-government sources regarding sanctions or other anti-money-laundering situations; and overseeing or leading a staff of lawyers and other legal team members.
Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access and meet Tier 5 background investigation requirements.
Must successfully complete personnel vetting, including enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI Rap Back service.
Must complete a background investigation and federal employment suitability requirements.
Must undergo a drug test before appointment and random drug testing while occupying the position.
Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Must use direct deposit for salary and obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
Must complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification.

Responsibilities

Supervise the work of the Office of Chief Counsel’s Litigation and Enforcement Section.
Assign work to subordinates as necessary.
Evaluate subordinates’ work performance and provide advice and counsel on work and administrative matters.
Manage FinCEN-related litigation and act as a liaison with the Department of Justice, other litigation counsel, and the Department’s Office of General Counsel on litigation-related matters.
Represent FinCEN and/or the Office of Chief Counsel as a senior representative in meetings with federal, state, and local agencies; Congress; foreign governments and agencies; international organizations; the public; and entities regulated by FinCEN or their counsel.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules and alternate work schedules.
Telework opportunities.
11 paid holidays.
Public transportation commuting subsidies.
In-house training.
Fitness center reimbursement.
Eligibility for performance awards.
Health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, with health insurance contributions paid pre-tax.
Retirement plan including a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System.
Student loan repayment may be offered.