International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Attorney Advisor

Hiring Organization

Criminal Division (CRM)

Hiring Office

Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Detail

Job ID

25-CRM-DET-036

Location:

São Paulo - Brazil

Application Deadline:

Monday, October 20, 2025

About the Office

While this vacancy announcement expires on Monday, October 20, 2025, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. This assignment is for a period of at least 14 months, beginning on or about March/April 2026, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be through a reimbursable detail.

The Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) build strong foreign partners who can work with the United States to enhance cooperation in transnational cases and to fight crime before it reaches our shores. OPDAT has experienced prosecutors posted around the world providing expert assistance and strategic guidance to foreign counterparts in order to combat transnational crime and terrorism in furtherance of U.S. national security.

OPDAT works closely with components throughout the Department of Justice and partners globally with federal law enforcement agencies to advance the Administration's foreign policy. OPDAT's programs are a critical component of Operation Take Back America. OPDAT keeps Americans safe from violent crime by increasing partner nation skills to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations at the source. At the same time, OPDAT advisors develop relationships of trust with foreign counterparts so that they can investigate and prosecute illegal migration, cartels, gangs, cybercrime, trafficking, terrorism, and other transnational crimes that are harmful to U.S. interests at home and abroad.

Job Description

OPDAT and the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) jointly administer the U.S. Transnational and High-Tech Crime Global Law Enforcement Network (GLEN) of International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) attorney advisors who promote America First priorities by developing the ability of selected prosecutors, investigators, and judges to combat intellectual property (IP) crime and cybercrime in the context of transnational organized crime.

The ICHIP will work under the auspices of the United States Consulate in São Paulo, Brazil, representing the Department of Justice and OPDAT to strengthen regional efforts to combat cyber and IP crimes. This position has a primary focus on intellectual property crimes.

The ICHIP will also provide strategic guidance to key justice sector partners in the region to hold criminals fully accountable, particularly on those crimes with a U.S. nexus. The ICHIP will work closely with OPDAT and CCIPS headquarters staff and U.S. interagency partners to ensure lines of effort meet Departmental and U.S. Government objectives.

Qualifications

We are seeking a current Department of Justice attorney. To qualify for this position, applicants must possess ALL of the requirements below:

A Juris Doctor (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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred applicants have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of Department of Justice and other United States Government approaches and policies involving major criminal cases – particularly drug trafficking and money laundering cases – and security and justice sector issues.

The successful applicant should also have:

Extensive prosecution experience, including leading complex cases and providing strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to law enforcement and other prosecutors.

Ability to work in international and multicultural environments.

Strong interpersonal and management skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Involvement in bar activities, teaching, designing curricula, is also a plus.

Application Process

While this vacancy announcement expires on Monday, October 20, 2025, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is 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 (not to exceed two pages) to

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 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.