Assistant Legal Adviser

The Office of the Legal Adviser (L) provides legal advice and services to the Secretary of State and other senior officials, Department offices, diplomatic and consular posts abroad, and other U.S. government agencies on all legal matters, domestic and international, arising in the course of the Department's activities. The incumbent of this position will serve as an Assistant Legal Adviser and reports directly to a Deputy Legal Adviser. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Assistant Legal Adviser for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (L/PD) provides legal advice and services on matters of particular importance to United States foreign policy interests. This includes providing advice on the legal implications of contemplated actions (frequently in international situations that present novel issues), including, for example, the consistency of the action with respect to domestic and international law and the practice of the Department and what consequences might result in relations with other nations. Responsibilities of the Assistant Legal Adviser (L/PD) include but are not limited to the following: Provides timely, effective, and expert legal advice for Department and interagency actions, including international negotiations, regarding: international educational, cultural, and information exchanges and activities conducted pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays), the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (Smith-Mundt), and other legislation, including with respect to the Exchange Visitor Program, international exchange agreements, international expositions, restrictions on the domestic dissemination of public diplomacy program materials, and international broadcasting; cultural property issues, including bilateral agreements pursuant to the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act; the immunity from judicial seizure statute; issues concerning informing and influencing the international public about U.S. policy and American society; the Department's overall public communication strategies, including the preparation of materials for public release in the United States and related press, copyright, and rights clearance issues; and other public diplomacy issues. Handles related litigation, administrative proceedings, and witness requests arising from the office's areas of practice. Directs and supervises the work of approximately 6-7 attorneys and other staff assigned to the office. Reviews their work products to ensure that accurate and timely advice and services are provided. Discharges office management and administrative responsibilities. Promotes the Department's human resources policies and encourages employee development through varied work assignments, continuing legal education, and other means. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree at the time of application and submit proof of your degree with your application. AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active

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