U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL DIVISION
COMPUTER CRIME AND INTELLECTUAL SECTION
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY, GS-13 TO GS-15

The Criminal Division, Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking experienced attorneys to fill positions in Washington, DC. This Section is responsible for implementing the Justice Department's Computer Crime Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to address the growing global computer crime problem. The Section is also responsible for coordinating the enforcement of criminal laws protecting intellectual property: copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

As part of these initiatives, Section attorneys are responsible for resolving unique issues raised by the impact of emerging computer and telecommunications technologies on law enforcement. Attorney responsibilities may include providing counsel on high-tech issues to prosecutors and agents; public speaking, teaching, and training federal, state, and local law enforcement agents, prosecutors, other government officials, and entities in the private sector (including the high-tech industries) concerned about computer crime or intellectual property theft; commenting upon and proposing legislation; and coordinating international efforts to combat computer and intellectual property crime. Section attorneys also may participate in investigation and litigation of cases. The Section also drafts monographs and other papers addressing significant issues relating to its responsibilities. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Web site for the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, <www.cybercrime.gov>, which provides further information on the work of the Section.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia and have at least three years of post-J.D. legal experience. Applicants should have a strong academic background as well as excellent research and writing skills. Some criminal prosecution or related law enforcement experience is preferred. Knowledge of and interest in computers, telecommunications networks and other emerging technologies is highly desirable and strongly preferred. Domestic travel is required, and some international travel is possible.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and/or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a short or partial analytical writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) and a current performance appraisal (if applicable). Unfortunately, delivery of mail to the Department of Justice continues to be delayed due to the incidents involving mail contaminated by anthrax. Therefore, to ensure prompt delivery, materials submitted by should either (1) be sent via Federal express, UPS, DHL, or other similar carriers, to:

U.S. Department of Justice
10th & Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Criminal Division (Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section)
John C. Keeney Building, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20530
Attn: Michael Sussman, Hiring Coordinator

A current SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment) will be accepted as well.

No telephone calls please. These positions are open until filled, but applications must be submitted by March 1, 2002. Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level. The possible range is GS-13 ($66,299 to $86,095), GS-14 ($78,265 to $101,742) to GS-15 ($92,060 to $119,682).

This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the Internet at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace, and the person selected will be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use. Employment is also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice.

The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced.

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