Description:

Job Description:
GS 13/14

Provides guidance regarding services by the FBI CJIS Division;
Conducts legal research and prepares written analysis on relevant topics;
Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance to CJIS clients on criminal justice information systems, access and sharing; and
Advises clients verbally and in writing on legal issues relating to subject matter covered by unit.

In addition to the above duties:

GS -15

Serves as a legal expert regarding legal issues faced by the FBI CJIS Division;
Briefs executive management on legal conclusions derived from complex factual analysis and comprehensive legal research;
Takes the lead on client initiatives and recognizes when other legal equities need to be incorporated; and
Develops and evaluates legislative, regulatory, and other policy proposals that implicate criminal justice information issues.

Qualifications:
Key Requirements:

Must be a U. S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.

Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

All applicants are rated on the following competencies:

Analytic Thinking
Communication
Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
Leadership
Oral/Written Communication
Research

Basic Requirement:

Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the “Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.

Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

GS-13: Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have 1.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.