Resident Legal Advisor, Brazil

RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR, BRAZIL

**CRIMINAL DIVISION (CRM)**

**OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING**

**ATTORNEY**

**BRASILIA**
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**BRAZIL**

**23-CRM-DET-028**

**About the Office**:
**While this vacancy announcement expires on June 6, 2023, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. This assignment is for a period of 14 months, beginning on or about August 2023, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be through a detail appointment.**

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 cooperate regionally more effectively and with the United States in combating such crime.

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.

The Resident Legal Advisor (RLA)** **will represent the Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of justice sector technical assistance activities designed, as referenced below, to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Brazil on criminal justice matters. The RLA will assist Brazil’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 the appropriate government officials in Brazil to plan and implement an effective framework to combat money laundering, organized crime, and terrorist financing. The RLA will also be expected to provide technical assistance in areas that could include freezing/seizing assets, financial fraud, public corruption, and transnational organized crime. This position involves periodic travel in the region and will require the RLA to engage with justice sector officials in the region. The RLA will also coordinate with OPDAT’s RLAs for Argentina and Paraguay as well as engage with justice sector officials from countries in the region 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, 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 U.S. 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.** **Portuguese language fluency is desired.

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