Closing Date: 23rd November, 2026
Description:
Job Description:The Fraud Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Attorney Advisor positions with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) experience.
Generally, as an Attorney Advisor, the incumbent(s) will:
- Provide legal advice to internal and external stakeholders on information law issues affecting the Fraud Division, including Touhy regulations, information disclosure, Privacy Act (PA), and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
- Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to a wide variety of federal agencies involving inquiries and assignments related to the application of FOIA and Privacy Act access laws;
- Serve as agency counsel in FOIA/PA litigation and requests for testimony from Fraud Division personnel and draft recommendations for the disposition of FOIA administrative appeals that are in harmony with applicable statutes, court decisions, regulations, and agency policy.
- Provide guidance in the development and establishment of FOIA/PA policies and procedures to ensure that significant FOIA/PA issues are identified and addressed.
- Conduct reviews and oversee the processing of FOIA requests made to the Fraud Division.
- Draft and evaluate Initial Privacy Assessments and Privacy Impact Statements and System of Records Notices, and other documents for legal sufficiency.
- Reviews division agreements and disclosures for Privacy Act and related implications and advise leadership on all issues related to the application of the Privacy Act.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Grade Specific Qualifications:
- To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years of post JD legal experience.
- To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
- To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the FOIA, the Privacy Act, and all pertinent regulations, executive orders, guidance.
- Experience litigating legal matters, whether civil, criminal, or administrative in nature.
- Experience advising senior leaders/officials on legal issues related to FOIA or the Privacy Act.
- Legal experience working in a General Counsel's Office within a federal agency or in the office/chambers of a federal judge.
- Prior Federal Clerkship experience.
Salary:
This is a permanent position at the GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM's Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/
Number of Positions
Multiple
Travel:
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
