Trial Attorney (Contract)

Senior Counsel for the Litigation Team under the Office of the Chief Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, a Major Subordinate Command (MSC), located in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Presents the Government's case in connection with appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.
• Assists the Department of Justice in cases filed in Federal court.
• Provides direction, guidance, and mentorship to other Team members.
• Assigns work, plans, and directs activities of lower-graded Trial Attorneys.
• Develops legal policy and procedures for use by Trial Attorneys.
• Provides guidelines to be followed in preparation for Alternative Dispute Resolution, discovery, depositions, hearings, and selection and preparation of witnesses.
• Prepares trial outlines.
• Conducts pre-trial conferences with appellant's representatives.
• Prepares stipulation of facts.
• Oversees and reviews preparation of motions, presentation of evidence, and tactics in direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
• Serves as consultant to Trial Attorneys.
• Reviews documents and coordinates with Acquisition Counsel on claim resolutions, settlement agreements, and termination actions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required.

Qualifications

• The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
• Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Acceptable proof includes a "certificate of good standing" issued within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement, a screenshot of your bar status from your state's licensure website dated within 6 months, or a sworn statement confirming the date of the screenshot.
• To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess professional legal experience in excess of 2 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

The successful applicant must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good and active status prior to appointment.

Principal Selection Factors

• Knowledge and experience in litigating and presenting the Government's case, including collaborating and mentoring junior attorneys in connection with appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Government Accounting Office, Court of Federal Claims, and Federal Courts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, legal research skills, recognized proficiency as an advocate, and demonstrated effectiveness in advising high-level civilian and/or military management officials.
• Ability to lead personnel toward achievement of organizational goals and manage programs or cases and other resources.

Security Clearance

This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Failure to obtain this clearance within a reasonable period may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. If using foreign education, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. education program.

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 rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold.

Pay

$110,000 - $130,000 per year.