Legal Advisor

The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court seeks to hire a Legal Advisor to assist the Judges of the Court in considering applications presented by the U.S. government for authority to conduct electronic surveillance, physical search or other forms of intelligence gathering pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The Legal Advisors advise Judges on legal issues presented in applications or otherwise before the Court.

Full-time employees of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court are eligible for a full range of benefits to include: A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program, the Commuter Benefit Program, and SmartBenefits (mass transit subsidy up to $340 per month) Employee Recognition Program, budget permitting Workers' Compensation Program On-site physical fitness facility Flexible work schedule Federal Occupational Health Services Program (FOH)/ On-site Health Unit Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services Virtual Learning through the Judiciary Online University Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees Priority enrollment for children beginning at three months of age until kindergarten of all employees of the United States Courts in the Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center (TMCDC) For more detailed information about federal court benefits, please go to: www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

To be considered for this "at will" position, applicants are required to submit the following: A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills Writing sample, not to exceed ten pages Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to: United States District Court Attn: Human Resources (26-FISC-02) 333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2712 Washington, DC 20001 Or via e-mail to: DCD_HumanResources@dcd.uscourts.gov If applying by email, a single attachment in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format in one email message should be organized as follows: (1) Cover Letter, (2) AO-78, (3) Resume and (4) Writing Sample. Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, resume, and writing sample will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating "see resume" is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.