Legal Advisor

About the role

The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court seeks to hire a Legal Advisor to assist the Judges of the Court in considering applications presented by the U.S. government for authority to conduct electronic surveillance, physical search or other forms of intelligence gathering pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The Legal Advisors advise Judges on legal issues presented in applications or otherwise before the Court.

What you will do

• Assist the Judges of the Court in considering applications presented by the U.S. government for authority to conduct electronic surveillance, physical search or other forms of intelligence gathering pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
• The Legal Advisors advise Judges on legal issues presented in applications or otherwise before the Court.

Requirements

• United States citizenship is required for consideration for this position.
• Because of the access to classified materials and information, a Top Secret/SCI clearance is required for this position.
• If the selected candidate does not currently hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, any appointment is contingent upon the favorable adjudication of a completed background investigation and being granted such a security clearance.
• The selected candidate will also undergo a background check.
• Employees of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court are excepted service appointments.
• Excepted service appointments are "at will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.
• Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
• Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia.
• The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree and a member of the bar in good standing of at least one jurisdiction.

How you will be evaluated

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered by a panel. Applicants selected for an interview will need to appear in person and travel at their own expense.

Documents you must provide

• Cover letter, AO-78 application, resume, and a writing sample, not to exceed ten pages.

Benefits

Full-time employees of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court are eligible for a full range of benefits to include: A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program, the Commuter Benefit Program, and SmartBenefits (mass transit subsidy up to $340 per month) Employee Recognition Program, budget permitting Workers' Compensation Program On-site physical fitness facility Flexible work schedule Federal Occupational Health Services Program (FOH)/ On-site Health Unit Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services Virtual Learning through the Judiciary Online University Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees Priority enrollment for children beginning at three months of age until kindergarten of all employees of the United States Courts in the Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center (TMCDC) For more detailed information about federal court benefits, please go to: ***

What to expect next

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.