Closing Date: 30th April, 2025
Description:
Job Description:CTS is seeking one or more experienced attorneys to work in all areas of the counterterrorism mission, including the application of investigative techniques to the task of identifying and disrupting terrorist plots before they occur. CTS Trial Attorneys work closely with agents from the FBI, the Intelligence Community, CTS Regional Coordinators, and the National Security/Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Coordinators and terrorism prosecutors in U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country to support investigations, review intelligence, and assist in the resulting criminal litigation. CTS Trial Attorneys are also involved in emergency preparedness and critical incident related activities as part of CTS's efforts to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats and other critical incidents.
Qualifications:
The Applicant must be a current Assistant United States Attorney or Department of Justice attorney. Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), 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 have at least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of 5 years post J.D. experience is required. Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing (in any U.S. jurisdiction). Applicants must submit a current performance appraisal of at least fully successful or excellent; and cannot be subject of a current or pending internal integrity or performance disciplinary action or investigation.
Applicants must possess a current Top-Secret/SCI security clearance or be able to obtain a Top- Secret/SCI security clearance. Preference will be given to applicants with a current/active security clearance.
Applicants must have the concurrence of their supervisor. Applicants must also possess excellent analytical and writing skills and have the dedication and capacity to work in a very demanding environment.
