Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Counsel allows you to provide legal advice and counsel to, and representation of, the agency in connection with its protective, investigative, and administrative programs/activities. The Office is seeking attorneys in a variety of legal disciplines, with priority on fiscal and appropriations, procurement, personnel and employment, litigation, and operational law enforcement. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The first review of applications will occur two weeks after the opening date. Applications received after this cut-off will be reviewed and referred as additional vacancies become available. The selectee will serve as an Attorney-Adviser in the Office of the Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include: Advising officials, both independently and in collaboration with senior attorneys on regulatory and policy modifications required by new legislation or court decisions. Conducting legal research into problems that involve the interpretation and application of laws and regulations enforced by or affecting the Secret Service. Representing the agency in administrative litigation and supporting Department of Justice attorneys in federal court litigation, by furnishing legal advice, handling discovery matters, witness preparation, and preparing written and oral advocacy for litigation proceedings. Developing legal instruments or formal legal opinions that present new policy or solutions involving interrelated or unrelated fields of law. Drafting, interpreting, or applying legislation, regulations, contracts, orders, or decisions. Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the agency's protective and investigative mission by providing timely, thorough legal guidance for all agency operations, in-service legal training, legal representation in administrative and judicial forums, and on-scene at events and incidents.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
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