Hiring Organization
Criminal Division (CRM)
Hiring Office
Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training
Job ID
25-CRM-DET-008

Location:
Buenos Aires - Argentina

Application Deadline:
Monday, January 6, 2025
About the Office

Although this vacancy announcement expires on Monday, January 6 , 2025, the announcement may be closed at any time if selections are made. This assignment is for a period of 14 months, beginning on or about June 2025, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be through a reimbursable detail.

The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, transnational organized crime, corruption, financial crimes and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat.

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 Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of justice sector technical assistance activities designed to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Argentina on criminal justice matters and to assist this country’s efforts regarding its compliance with international counterterrorism and anti-crime norms and obligations, particularly in the areas of counterterrorism financing, financial crimes, money laundering and asset recovery. The RLA will work with appropriate government officials in Argentina to plan and implement an effective framework to combat money laundering and financial crimes. This could involve analysis of and advice on legislation, money laundering laws, asset forfeiture proposals and other related criminal statutes, codes, laws, and regulations. The RLA would also be expected to provide technical assistance in areas that could include freezing/seizing assets, financial fraud, public corruption, and organized crime. This position may involve periodic travel in the region and will require the RLA to engage with justice sector officials in the region to include Paraguay and Brazil, on combating terrorism and financial crime through international cooperation.

Qualifications

Required: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess ALL of the requirements below:

A J.D. 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.

Specific grade level requirements:
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.
The applicant must be a fluent Spanish speaker, as well as proficient in reading and writing Spanish.

Applicants must have or be able to obtain through their Component/Agency and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Preferred: Applicants should have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Department of Justice and other United States government
approaches and policies involving transnational crimes (e.g., but not limited to terrorism and/or terrorist financing, money laundering and asset forfeiture, narcotics trafficking, corruption, and intellectual property crimes), and security and justice sector development issues, including training and institution-building. Experience in prosecuting terrorism and terrorist financing matters is highly desirable but not required.

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;
Experience in developing and litigating federal criminal cases involving international extradition and mutual legal assistance; and
Experience in bar activities, teaching, designing course curricula, and/or work with international development projects.
Application Process

Although this vacancy announcement expires on Monday, January 6 , 2025, the announcement may be closed at any time if selections are made. The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

All interested attorneys meeting these qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume to opdatdetails.whp@usdoj.gov.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary

Under a detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee’s base pay, exclusive of locality pay, supervisory pay, or other such salary add-ons. If applicable, the selectee will also receive appropriate post and overseas salary differentials.