Director, Office of Foreign Litigation

The Civil Division (Division) of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an individual to serve as the Senior Executive Service (SES) Director in its Commercial Litigation Branch, Office of Foreign Litigation Section. To learn more about the Office of Foreign Litigation, please visit: https://www.justice.gov/civil/office-foreign-litigation.

The Director carries out significant executive leadership and management responsibilities overseeing the work of the Office of Foreign Litigation Section (OFL). Major duties include: Serving as the primary representative for the United States in foreign litigation. Personally supervising and/or litigating the most difficult, complex, and sensitive cases handled by the Office. Overseeing the Office of International Judicial Assistance, the U.S. Central Authority for responsibilities under the Hague Conventions on Evidence and Service. Supervising attorneys and support staff, including three foreign offices, who represent the United States in litigation before foreign courts. OFL responds to hundreds of annual requests for evidence from foreign courts. Analyzing and reviewing proposed and pending legislation and international documents related to OFL's work. Commenting on and making recommendations to revise, support, or oppose such legislation, and assisting in formulating the Department's position concerning proposed legislation and international policy and legal documents. Representing the Department on interagency task forces, working groups, and litigation teams dealing with foreign litigation issues. Maintaining close contact with key officials of other Department components or agencies with an interest in the cases OFL handles. Consulting with and advising officials of these agencies about the effects of court decisions and other developments on agency policies and procedures to enhance the government's ability to handle litigation in foreign courts in which the United States is a party or has an interest. Advising agencies on litigation risk, as well as on relevant foreign and international legal principles.

You must be a United States Citizen or National. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date on which you are appointed. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. You must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.