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Law Library of Congress Job: Pacific Common Law Specialist

Foreign Law Specialist (Pacific Common Law) (Vacancy #:090112)

The Foreign Law Specialist for Pacific Common Law is responsible for providing advice and assistance on foreign legal issues, questions, or situations related to the countries of assigned jurisdiction (including Australia & New Zealand) to the United States Congress, Executive Branch Agencies, the Judiciary, and other constituencies, including the general public.

In that capacity, the Specialist conducts legal research and analysis and prepares or contributes to legal opinions, briefs, reports, memoranda, and comparative analyses related to the laws and legal systems of assigned foreign legal jurisdictions. In addition, the Specialist assists in the development of the Law Library's Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) and recommends acquisitions to the Law Library's collections related to assigned jurisdictions.

Individuals with a law degree from a Pacific Common Law jurisdiction and/or experience as an attorney in a Pacific Common Law jurisdiction are encouraged to apply.

GS-11 - Law Library- $60,989.00- $79,280.00
Promotion Potential: 15
Closing Date: 13-JUL-09
Availability: Open to all

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