DEA Division Counsel position open in Chicago
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney to work as a Division Counsel in the Chicago Field Division of DEA. The position is part of the staff of DEA, Office of Chief Counsel and is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description:
The Division Counsel is involved in all legal matters and issues concerning the Chicago Field Division, including criminal, civil, and administrative law. This includes substantive drug-related and money laundering statutes, investigative methods and techniques, search and seizure, electronic surveillance, interview and interrogation, evidence, discovery, drafting and reviewing legislative proposals relating to criminal law and procedure, and Federal sentencing guidelines, legal training, and legal review of operational policies and procedures. It also includes matters relating to support of civil and administrative litigation, including regulatory issues under the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC § 801 et seq.), as well as personnel and fiscal law questions.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), have at least 10 years of post J.D. legal experience, and at least three years experience in grade as a GS‑905‑14 attorney or equivalent at time of selection. Applicants must also have 1) Significant experience in criminal law, with at least three years Federal prosecutorial experience preferred, or significant experience in other areas of law applicable to the operation of a federal law enforcement agency; 2) Excellent academic credentials; 3) Strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills; 4) Superior legal research and analytical skills; 5) Experience in dealing with complex legal and policy issues; and 6) Ability to formulate and implement Department of Justice and DEA policies on all matters pertaining to assigned areas. Proficiency in computer‑aided legal research and computer word processing is required.
Applicants should also meet eligibility requirement for a Top Secret Clearance.
Salary: $128,759 to $160,300 / Per Year
Travel: Required for position.
Application Process: Applicants must submit a detailed resume, a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a professional legal writing sample, and a certificate of good standing from their bar to:
Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters
Office of Chief Counsel
ATTN: Jane M. Erisman, Associate Chief Counsel
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
No telephone calls or emails please. Applications must be received by August 22nd, 2016. Click here for more information.