Drug Enforcement Agency
Type of job- (DEA) Attorney
Job description-Attorneys at DEA have a significant role in shaping important legal and policy decisions. Recognized as the world’s leading drug enforcement agency, DEA Office of Chief Counsel’s attorneys analyze the legal implications in policy decisions, advise and train DEA personnel worldwide on criminal, civil, and regulatory legal issues, review proposed legislation and regulations, and represent DEA in civil and administrative litigation. The Office of Chief Counsel offers a professional environment where attorneys derive job satisfaction from a job well done and maintain balance between work and home life.
Job requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a background investigation
- Ability to pass a drug test and no history of illegal substance use
- Also a J.D. and have at least one year of judicial clerkship experience, preferably within the federal judiciary. The DEA also prefers candidates who have had experience with the Administrative Procedures Act and civil litigation. Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry and government investigations is also preferred. Applicants should submit a comprehensive resume, legal writing sample and a DEA Drug Questionnaire to the Office of Chief Counsel at the DEA.
Other skills-In addition to the educational and licensing requirement, to be successful in this occupation one needs certain soft skills. An attorney must be able to communicate well both in writing and orally. He or she must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, in order to identify problems and come up with solutions and choose and implement the best one. In order to establish a relationship with his or her clients, good interpersonal skills are important.
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How it applies- DEA Attorneys have the responsibility of shaping legal and policy decisions. I'm applying this to chapter 4 where it talks about the different laws where this one falls under court laws. As well as substantive and procedural criminal law where an attorney would use both in court.