Attorney-Adviser (General).

Responsibilities

• Serves as principal senior legal adviser on the full range of civilian personnel, employment, and employment and labor law.
• Provides authoritative counsel on disciplinary and adverse actions, EEO complaints, and employee grievances.
• Represents the agency in high-stakes administrative litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, or other agencies as appropriate.
• Renders authoritative legal advice, counsel, and recommendations on a wide array of administrative and general law issues, including Freedom of Information Act appeals, AR 15-6 investigations, and other matters of command authority.
• Researches and resolves a variety of complex civil law matters where the law may be unclear or precedents are conflicting.
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and recommendations on procurement actions, including source selections, contract negotiations, and administration.
• Provides definitive advice and formal opinions on complex and sensitive questions related to government ethics, standards of conduct, and post-government employment restrictions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• May require submission of a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must maintain an active bar membership that permits representation of the Federal Government in the courts of their jurisdiction.
• Subject to a Temporary Duty or business travel requirement of 15% or less of the time.
• A two-year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Current and former Federal employees and US Citizens.

Applicants will be evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues.
• Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance.
• Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs.

Education: Requires a first professional law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation.

Bar Membership: Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Professional Legal Experience:

• GS-13: Two years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties of the position.
• GS-14: Three years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar commensurate with the duties of the position.

Time in Grade (current Federal employees): Candidates selected for advancement will normally have completed at least one year of service that is one grade lower than the position to be filled.

Veteran's Preference: Considered a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214).

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold.