Summary
The Department of Justice, Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal matters and assists the United States Attorney 's Offices in investigations, trials, and appeals. Senior Counsel in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG) for the Criminal Division work at the center of the Division's most consequential policy, legislative, and strategic initiatives, helping shape how the Division communicates its work to Congress, Department leadership, and the public.
Duties
While this vacancy announcement expires 09/01/2026, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. This is a 6-month reimbursable assignment, with the possibility of extension with the approval of the originating and receiving component/agency. Applicants must be a current Federal employee and should receive supervisory approval before applying. Senior Counsels are responsible for: Leadership support and counsel. Providing strategic support, advice, and assistance to the Assistant Attorney General, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and the Deputy Assistant Attorneys Generals in the Criminal Division's Front Office, ensuring leadership has timely, accurate, and actionable information to advance Division priorities. Legislative affairs and congressional engagement. Coordinating the Criminal Division's legislative affairs work, including managing congressional correspondence, briefing congressional staff, and ensuring timely, accurate responses to inquiries from Congress on criminal cases, policy matters, and Division operations. Strategic communications. Drafting and refining testimony, hearing prep materials, policy papers, memoranda, talking points, and other communications to support the Division's engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Written-product review and quality control. Reviewing, editing, and quality-controlling a wide range of high-visibility written products - including press releases, correspondence, and reports - for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Division and Department positions. Cross-component and interagency coordination. Managing requests for information from Criminal Division sections, other Department components, federal agencies, and external partners, overseeing and ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Education
A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
How you will be evaluated
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