Closing Date: 6th August, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The primary duty of this position is to provide legal advice to JMD officials regarding JMD's responses to requests for government records under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act. These requests may be submitted directly to JMD by the requester, or they may be the result of a referral or consultation request by another Department of Justice component. The incumbent also assists USAOs in the defense of FOIA litigation involving JMD in the federal courts. In addition, the incumbent reviews and provides advice regarding FOIA-related policies and the JMD FOIA program generally. This position plays a key role in ensuring that JMD's FOIA program performs at a high level in compliance with the law.

This position reports to a JMD Deputy General Counsel. The incumbent may also have significant collaborative interaction with the General Counsel, other OGC attorneys, the JMD FOIA Office, the Office of Information Policy, and managers throughout JMD and the Department. The work of the attorney selected for this position involves research, review, and analysis of relevant statutes, regulations, administrative and judicial decisions, Department policy, and other applicable authorities to ensure that JMD's FOIA and Privacy Act responses and litigation positions are legally sound.

The selectee may have opportunities to perform work in the office's other practice areas, as described above.

Qualifications:
OGC is looking for candidates with experience and expertise related to the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act. The Office is interested in candidates with demonstrated ability to efficiently and thoroughly research and incisively analyze a variety of complex issues; to express themselves clearly and persuasively in oral and written presentations; to exercise sound judgment; to manage a workload consisting of a number of varied projects, often with short deadlines; and to contribute to and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Applicants must be United States citizens, have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state (or the District of Columbia), and have no less than four years post-J.D. legal experience to qualify for the position at the GS-15 level.

Salary:
Salary range for the position is $169,279-$197,200 (GS-15). Current salary and years of experience are factors in determining the appropriate salary level.

Number of Positions
One.

Travel:

Travel is generally not required for successful performance of the duties of this position.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.