All implementing regulations and substantive proclamations to be issued by the President are reviewed as to form and legality by the Office of the Legal Counsel, as well as various other matters requiring the formal approval of the President. Lawyers negotiate, draft and interpret international agreements on a wide range of issues, including peace initiatives, arms control talks, trade liberalization agreements, international commodity agreements, consular conventions, and private law conventions on issues such as judicial cooperation and recognition of foreign judgments. They also work with ministry officials on legislative initiatives, drafting and interpretation of national laws, departmental regulations, executive decrees and other legal documents. They represent or assist in representing the United States at meetings of international organizations and conferences and at many U.S. programs, and represent the United States. before international tribunals such as the International Court of Justice and the Iran-US Agreement Claims Tribunal as well as in international arbitration. Lawyers work closely with the Department of Justice in litigation in the United States and other countries affecting the interests of the department, and also have increasing opportunities to represent the department before national courts and administrative tribunals before the Foreign Service Grievance Board, the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and in contractual disputes. Advice. The legal aid service is not authorized to provide legal advice to individuals.
On behalf of the Attorney-General, the Deputy Attorney-General in charge of the Legal Aid Service advises the President and all executive authorities. The Office prepares the legal opinions of the Attorney General and issues its own written and other advice in response to requests from the President`s Adviser, the various executive agencies and other parts of the Ministry of Justice. These requests generally involve particularly complex and important legal issues, or on which two or more organizations disagree. The Office is also responsible for reviewing and advising on the constitutionality of pending legislation. Eligibility and Citizenship: It is the Department`s policy to achieve drug-free employment, and individuals selected for employment must be tested for illicit drug use prior to final appointment. Employment also depends on the completion and satisfactory assessment of a background investigation. Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens in the United States, with a few narrow exceptions set forth in the annual appropriations act (see www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens/). According to DOJ guidelines, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment at the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Trustee Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise stated in a specific job posting, non-U.S.
citizens who meet the criteria of the Immigration and Assignment Act may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations. Please note, however, that the appointment of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if they were necessary for the implementation of the Department`s mandate and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the United States and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Applicants must have lived in the United States for at least three of the last five years. The three-year period is cumulative and not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees or dependents of federal or military employees serving abroad are exempt from this requirement. This is a departmental security requirement, which is waived only in extreme circumstances and dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Interested candidates should send a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), resume, and writing sample demonstrating your ability to analyze and explain complex and nuanced legal issues to: maria.henry@usdoj.gov As the federal agency charged with ensuring fair and impartial justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and maintain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome candidates from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The Office of the Legal Counsel advises on all legal issues at home and abroad in the context of the work of the Department. This includes assisting heads of the Department and policymakers in formulating and implementing U.S. foreign policy, as well as promoting respect for and development of international law and its institutions as a fundamental element of that policy. The Legal Adviser heads the Office of the Legal Adviser of the United States Department of State. As such, the Legal Counsel has the rank of Assistant Secretary. [2] [3] Department of State Legal Counsel is a position within the U.S. Department of State.
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