Drug Enforcement Administration · 12 hours ago
Attorney Advisor (General)
Arlington, VA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is part of the Department of Justice and is seeking an experienced Attorney Advisor to provide legal counsel on FOIA and information-disclosure matters. The role involves advising on complex FOIA requests, overseeing administrative appeals, and assessing disclosure risks related to sensitive law enforcement information.
GovernmentLaw Enforcement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation and application of FOIA exemptions, particularly complex ones like Exemption 6, 7C, 7E, and 7D and prepare detailed justification demonstrating facts to support the use of the exemption and the ability to articulate a foreseeable harm analysis
Oversee FOIA administrative appeals, work collaboratively with the FOIA Intake and Processing Unit and collaborate with law enforcement divisions to ensure FOIA processing aligns with DEA's ongoing investigative efforts while balancing transparency requirements
Assess and mitigate disclosure risks with agency wide operational, reputational, or national security implications
Conduct legal review of audio, video, and photographic footage requested for commercial media use to ensure compliance with FOIA, Privacy Act, and DEA policy
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret Security Clearance
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Drug testing designated position
Must be active member of a Bar Association
Initial appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprints, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
All applicants must be an active member of a bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience
Excellent academic credentials
Strong oral and written advocacy skills
Superior legal research and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment
Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have 2 or more years of post J.D. legal experience
Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 3 or more years of post J.D. legal experience
Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. legal experience
A J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Preferred
Five (5) years of legal experience is preferred
Experience in administrative law is also preferred but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Drug Enforcement Administration
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States, and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any competent jurisdiction, organizations and their principal members involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the U.S., and recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing availability of illicit controlled substances.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Kurt Lund
Chief Technology Officer
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Frank Kalder
CFO
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