Announcement Number: RIGA-2024-10

Hiring Agency: Embassy Riga

Position Title: Legal Specialist (Open to all interested applicants)

05/10/2024 - 05/26/2024

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 1905 10

Salary: EUR €33,793 - EUR €47,310 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.

Promotion Potential: LE-10

Duty Location(s): 1 in Riga, LG

Telework Eligible: No

HR Section

371-6710-7050

The incumbent will help manage and implement criminal justice sector reform projects, collaborating with Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian and other foreign governmental and non-governmental institutions, and by assisting the U.S. Department of Justice Baltics Regional Resident Legal Advisor in developing and delivering substantive training and conducting legal analysis. Additionally, will provide sporadic interpretation/translation services from Latvian to English and must be able to travel frequently within the Baltic region and internationally, including the United States and Europe.

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: 

A minimum of three years of experience in analyzing legal issues, preparing, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents or draft legislation is required. Candidates should have previous experience in organizing and planning training programs, courses, or conferences in the legal or justice field.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The incumbent must possess an understanding of the legal and criminal-justice systems of the United States and Latvia, as well as of the structure and practices of Latvian prosecution, judicial, legislative, law enforcement, and other governmental agencies. Must also possess an understanding of international and human-rights law. Must have the ability to function effectively in an international, multi-cultural environment. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

University Degree in Law.

LANGUAGE: 

Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Latvian is also required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), equivalent documentation, or certification. A certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position click the Submit Application button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you must submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Education certificate

• Residency and/or Work Permit (not applicable for Citizens of Latvia)

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Documents for Auto-Request:

Copy of Orders (applicants assigned to US Mission)

DD-214 (Member Copy 4)

Driver's License

High School Diploma or equivalent

Other Document

Professional Diploma or License

Residency Permit

SF-50 (applicants assigned to US Mission)

Trade School Course Certificate

Veterans Affairs Letter

Work Permit

Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office, Riga.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Riga, Latvia.