Trial Attorney (General)

Washington Headquarters Services • Tysons Corner, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of War (DoW), Office of the Chief Prosecutor (OCP) for Military Commissions. The OCP is responsible for recommending and prosecuting cases for trial before military commissions in accordance with the Military Commissions Act of 2009. The OCP is a component of the Office of Military Commissions and is comprised of the Chief Prosecutor, prosecutors, and other persons under the supervision of the Chief Prosecutor. The incumbent serves as a senior prosecutor in the OCP Motions & Appeals Section, which provides motions research and drafting support, as well as appellate assistance and advocacy, in each of OCP's ongoing military commissions. The incumbent directly advises the Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutors, Trial Counsel, and others on actual and potential appellate issues. The incumbent also coordinates, as appropriate, with the trial teams that originally prosecuted cases on appeal. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a Senior Attorney for the organization and a foremost advisor to the Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutors, and other senior DoW managers and staff about policy matters involving all aspects of prosecuting complex cases before military commissions. The role includes mentoring and serving as an advisor to less experienced attorneys.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Position requires active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Position requires a current, valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Receive assignments with general instructions regarding the legal/policy objectives and potential issues; and Research and analyze a wide variety of legal and/or historical materials related to issues in military commissions and/or criminal litigation generally; and Collaborate under the strategic direction of Chief Prosecutor when dealing with international laws.
• All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
• Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.
• For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Nice To Haves

• ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a senior prosecutor in the OCP Motions & Appeals Section, which provides motions research and drafting support, as well as appellate assistance and advocacy, in each of OCP's ongoing military commissions.
• Directly advises the Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutors, Trial Counsel, and others on actual and potential appellate issues.
• Coordinates, as appropriate, with the trial teams that originally prosecuted cases on appeal.
• Serves as a Senior Attorney for the organization and a foremost advisor to the Chief Prosecutor, Deputy Chief Prosecutors, and other senior DoW managers and staff about policy matters involving all aspects of prosecuting complex cases before military commissions.
• Mentors and serves as an advisor to less experienced attorneys.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed