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Supervisory General Attorney
Office of the Solicitor · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor (SOL), Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS). We are seeking a FOIA and Info Law attorney to serve as DOL's senior advisor on legal issues related to the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and other related information law statutes and the protection and handling of personal, private, controlled unclassified, or proprietary information-with the potential to damage the public's trust.
What You'll Do
- →The person selected will serve as the Counsel for FOIA and Information Law and ensures legal guidance and litigation support is provided to the Department in carrying out its FOIA, Privacy Act, and other information- related responsibilities.
- →The incumbent supervises the assignment, direction and review of the work of a staff of attorneys and non-attorneys with responsibility for a full range of legal services related to FOIA requests and litigation, Privacy Act requests and litigation, third party subpoenas of the Department, and legal advice related to FACA, e-government, and other information-sharing legal authorities.
- →Matters addressed by the Counsel and the incumbent's staff are often of high priority and of direct concern to the Solicitor, Secretary, and other senior officials of the Department.
- →This supervisory position also manages litigation involving the Department related to information law statutes, as well as the handling of third party subpoenas issued to the Department.
- →This position also advises on FACA, e-government, and other information-sharing legal authorities, as well as legal issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- →Matters addressed by the Counsel and the incumbent's staff are often of high priority and of direct concern to the Solicitor, Secretary, and other senior officials of the Department.
- →The incumbent personally provides, and supervises the provision of, legal advice to high level Department officials, often on complex and sensitive matters, many of which involve the reconciling of divergent views or may involve novel areas or issues.
- →The incumbent monitors complex FOIA and Privacy Act requests, and assists clients in drafting responses and determining which documents should be provided.
- →The incumbent also advises DOL National and Regional Office attorneys and clients regarding responses to subpoenas and other demands for records and the testimony of DOL officials in cases in which the Government is not a party.
- →The incumbent produces or supervises the production of well-reasoned letters and memoranda regarding novel legal issues in the FOIA/PA area.
- →In addition to the FOIA, Privacy Act, and FACA, the incumbent provides legal advice regarding the Federal Records Act, e-government authorities, and data sharing and information sharing authorities.
- →The person selected will lead the defense of DOL in litigation arising under FOIA, the Privacy Act, and third party subpoenas and other demands for documents and/or testimony.
- →Under the incumbent's supervision, and often working in conjunction with attorneys from the Department of Justice and other SOL divisions, attorney staff are responsible for the development and litigation of cases, including communications with opposing counsel, gathering and analysis of documents, and drafting of motions and briefs.
- →The incumbent also supervises the drafting of appropriate responses to requests made pursuant to 29 CFR § 2.20 for records or testimony, and drafting of other legal filings such as options to quash or for protective orders.
Requirements
- ✓A LL.B or J.D. is a requirement for this position.
- ✓If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
- ✓Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
- ✓If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position.
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Personality Fit
Job ID: 9d707b4b-1dfc-4977-b209-cbf85375c592
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