Job Details for Legal Advisor
| Court Name/Organization: | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. 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. |
| Location: | Washington, DC |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 11/06/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP-16 |
| Salary: | $192,301 - $204,000 |
| Announcement Number: | 24-FISC-01 |
Qualification
The Court invites applications from attorneys with at least eight years of legal work experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the JSP-15 (or the GS-15) level. The Court is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in intelligence law, constitutional law, privacy or communications technology and the law. Litigation experience is desirable. Experience as a clerk to a federal judge is preferred. To be considered, an applicant must be a licensed attorney and a member in good standing of the bar of at least one jurisdiction, and possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Benefits
Full-time employees of the U.S. 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 15 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 $315 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 U.S. Courts in the Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center (TMCDC)
For more detailed information about Federal Judiciary benefits, please go to www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Miscellaneous
- U.S. citizenship is required for consideration for this position
- Employees must possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- 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 U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia
- The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement.
How To Apply
To be considered for this "at will" position, applicants are required to submit the following:
- A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements
- AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from www.uscourts.gov)
- A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills
- Writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
Applications may be e-mailed to: [email protected]
Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.