Attorney

About the role

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Program seeks attorneys to defend the United States, Executive Office of the President, and agencies in cases challenging the legality of policies and actions brought in federal district courts. Work touches on many areas of government.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, and regulations regarding complex issues that arise in connection with the RECA Program and matters within purview of T-CSTL;
• Reviews the administrative record in claims under RECA with complex factual and legal questions;
• Works to develop additional evidence in support of determinations of entitlement to compensation and the amount of such compensation;
• Works closely with federal, state, and local agencies to collect evidence relevant to the Department's position;
• Evaluates claims for fraud and litigative risk and provides recommendations of entitlement;
• Drafts associated correspondence, memoranda, and documents relating to claims;
• Works closely with DOJ trial attorneys representing the United States in RECA Program matters that end up before the courts;
• Drafts legal pleadings and other documents that may be needed in defense of decisions made under the Act;
• Participates in meetings and discussions with opposing counsel, collaborating agencies, state and local stakeholders regarding all aspects of claims and other matters related to the RECA Program.

Requirements

Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing. All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law. May be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing;
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience.

Benefits

May be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $25,000, with priority given to applicants in D.C., Raleigh, San Francisco, Dallas, and NYC. Strong applicants from any location are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.