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Summary The Office of Foreign Litigation (OFL) is responsible for handling litigation in foreign courts in which the United States is a party or has an interest. The Senior Level (SL) advises as an international law expert. The SL attorney advises the entire OFL staff, as well as others in the Department of Justice (Department) and Executive Branch, on international law issues. The SL provides key direction to foreign counsel across the globe. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the The SL Trial Attorney generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises and directs, independently or as team leader, all phases of litigation at the trial and appellate levels, including retaining appropriate foreign counsel, developing cases, overseeing factual development, drafting and reviewing briefs and legal memoranda, coordinating with agency counsel and keeping supervisors apprised of significant developments. Assists and counsels OFL attorneys on foreign legal precedent and practice for case presentations at the trial and appellate level. Provides substantive training of OFL attorneys in the areas of international, foreign, diplomatic, and comparative law, including instruction about research, precedent, and OFL practice in these areas. Provides support and advice to client agencies and other Department components concerning relevant litigation and policy-related matters. Consults senior Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, and Section officials on policy and legal issues within OFL's responsibility. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who may apply: This position is open to attorneys currently employed by the Department of Justice. This is not a remote location position. Applicants must possess a J.D. 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. Applicants should have excellent technical expertise, analytical skills, and exhibit good judgment. Applicants must have significant expertise handling in international and foreign law, civil and code legal systems, international treaties and tribunals, international and regional organizations, cross-border discovery, sovereign and other immunities that arise in foreign litigation. We recommend that your application emphasize your level of experience, expertise, and accomplishments (including the results of your actions) in foreign and international litigation. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits. 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