Attorney Advisor (International)/Resident Legal Advisor, Ukraine

Hiring Organization Criminal Division (CRM) Hiring Office Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training Job ID 25-CRM-OPDAT-007 Location: Kyiv - Ukraine Application Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 About the Office This is for a two-year term appointment or a two-year reimbursable detail appointment, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. OPDATs mission is to build strong foreign partners who can work with the United States to enhance cooperation in transnational cases and to fight crime before it reaches our shores. OPDAT provides expert assistance and case-based mentoring to foreign counterparts to help develop justice systems that can effectively combat transnational crime, corruption, and terrorism consistent with the rule of law and in furtherance of U.S. national security. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Job Description The Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of a justice sector technical assistance program focused on helping Ukrainian prosecutors, investigators, and judges address complex war crimes and mass-atrocity crimes resulting from the Russian war of aggression. The RLA will engage in a combination of targeted capacity-building engagements, intensive case-based mentoring, and as needed, legislative and policy reform. The RLA will build and maintain essential partnerships with senior justice sector officials, as well as interagency and international partners. Further, the RLA will coordinate efforts of interagency counterparts, NGOs, international partners, and others who also are engaged in providing assistance on war and atrocity crimes capacity-building. Qualifications Required: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, 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. Grade Specific Qualifications: GS-15: At least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include four (4) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts. GS-14: At least three (3) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include three (3) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts. All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Detail applicants must be able to obtain their clearance through their home agency or component. Preferred: Applicants should have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Department of Justice and other U.S. Government approaches and policies involving complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. A working understanding of domestic war crimes statutes, core international crimes, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and Additional Protocols, and/or related areas is desirable. Experience with domestic criminal prosecution of war or atrocities crimes and/or experience with international criminal tribunals or related international institutions is beneficial. Experience living, working, and/or training in an overseas environment is also valuable, particularly in countries with challenging living conditions. The successful applicant should also have: Ability to function effectively in an international, multi-cultural environment; Excellent interpersonal and management skills; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Extensive prosecution experience; and Experience in bar activities, teaching, designing course curricula, and/or work with international development projects. Application Process The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Please submit your application through USAJOBS. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement. 1. If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying. 2. Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/826018000 Salary Under detail assignment, there is no change to the selectees base pay. If applicable, the selectee will also receive appropriate post and overseas differentials.