The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Legal Counsel for the Public Safety Officers’ Benefit (PSOB) Program.
About Public Safety Officers’ Benefit (PSOB) Program
The PSOB provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
About the Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Legal Counsel for the Public Safety Officers’ Benefit (PSOB) Program.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide advice on legal problems that affect a significant segment of public interest
- Advises on laws, regulations of federal agencies, opinions of the courts, common law, and administrative law
- Responsible for developing the materials that become the agency’s justification for policies and procedures for legal review of claims for a high profile and mission critical public officers benefits program
- Independently develop completed decisions, reports, briefs, opinions, and other products affiliated with difficult legal issues
- Draft legislation and regulations or prepare complete reports on changes in basic legislation and regulations
- Review proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the PSOB Program
- Draft memoranda and guidance regarding the impact of the proposed changes on the PSOB Program
- Evaluate and prepare written comments on the proposed legislation and regulations in terms of its foreseeable effect on agency programs
- Make recommendations based on the comments of operating organizations, personal program knowledge, awareness of the legal implications of the proposed legislation, and knowledge of related legislation
- Propose alternative language or policy changes to draft legislation and recommendations changes as appropriate
Qualifications
- Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school;
- Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction)
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
- This appointment is subject to the completion of a 2-year trial period.
- This position requires active bar membership (any jurisdiction) in good standing.
Salary
$112,015 – $172,075 per year.
Number of Positions
1
Location
Washington.
How to Apply?
Click on the link below the post to apply. Applications must be submitted online before 16th August, 2023.
Required Documents
1.Cover Letter
2. Resume (must include education, including name of undergraduate and law school, degree received and date graduated; date admitted to bar and jurisdiction; a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment)
3. A writing sample demonstrating legal analytical abilities, for which the candidate must be the principal author (It should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages)
4. Unofficial law school transcripts (degree conferred must be reflected; official transcripts will be required if selected)
5. Proof of bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)
6. Veterans’ Preference Documentation
