Closing Date: 15th July, 2024
Description:
Summary:The A Government Entity is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General).
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Attorney-Adviser (General), GS-0905-11/12/13/14 positions within the A Government Entity in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Duties:
The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Adviser and provides expert advice and consultation on a broad range of complex legal issues pertaining to Agency programs and operations. At the GS-11 level, incumbent will function at a junior level progressing to the role of senior Attorney-Advisor at the higher grade levels. The major duties and responsibilities of the position include:
Serves as legal counsel to the General Counsel and other senior Agency officials with responsibility for rendering expert legal advice and counsel on various programs, issues, and associated legal matters. Advice and assistance encompass all aspects of Agency and TSP policies and directives and matters of unusual complexity or without precedent.
Applies comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Agency programs and applicable laws, regulations, and administrative decisions. Handles extremely complex and difficult legal questions and factual issues involving the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, court or board rulings, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements, federal best practices, and legal documents. Solving these problems often requires a high degree of original and creative legal analysis.
Acts as an attorney for the development and presentation of cases involving Agency programs and issues before court and administrative hearing officers.
Actively assists Government trial attorneys during preparation and presentation of cases involving Agency programs and issues. Prepares litigation reports and provides legal advice regarding litigation in U.S. Federal courts. Deals directly with the U.S. Attorney, contractors, and government officials regarding the legal problems and possible solutions relating to Agency programs and administration of the TSP.
Researches and interprets legal sources, including Federal court decisions, Comptroller General decisions, other administrative venues, and various laws, regulations, and policies, and renders formal and informal legal opinions to Agency officials and staff on difficult legal or factual matters. If proposed actions are determined to be legally insufficient, assists in revising proposals to comply with law.
Provides expert advice and guidance on questions of law and administrative policy in the operation of the Agency's programs and mission responsibilities. Assists in reviewing, writing, and revising A Government Entity policies and directives.
Attends or represents the Office of General Counsel and the A Government Entity at meetings, conferences and events that relate to areas of responsibility.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to accomplish the work activities of the position.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be an active member of the bar.
All qualification requirements must be met by 07/15/2024. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab.
Trial Period. Two-year trial period may be required.
Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/), or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position applicants must meet the education requirement, professional certification, and specialized experience requirement as described below.
Education Requirement:
Possess a law degree (LL.B or J.D.) and be a graduate from a full course of study in a school of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or equivalent training. Equivalent training is that training permitted in some states in lieu of attendance at a law school. To be acceptable, this training must be of the kind and nature required by the state in which the bar exam is taken or is to be taken; and
Professional Certification
Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia; and
Specialized Experience:
GS-11: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have at least 3 months of internships or post-J.D./LL.B. work experience.
GS-12: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have either: (1) two years of experience rendering legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans, or (2) LL.M. specialized post-J.D. education in the field of tax/employee benefits.
GS-13: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have either: (1) three years of experience rendering legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans, or (2) LL.M. specialized post-J.D. education in the field of tax/employee benefits and at least one year of experience rending legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans.
GS-14: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have either: (1) four years of experience rendering legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans, or (2) LL.M. specialized post-J.D. education in the field of tax/employee benefits and at least two years of experience rending legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education:
You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of credit / semester hours. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions.
Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html) concerning foreign qualifications.
Applies comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Agency programs and applicable laws, regulations, and administrative decisions. Handles extremely complex and difficult legal questions and factual issues involving the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, court or board rulings, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements, federal best practices, and legal documents. Solving these problems often requires a high degree of original and creative legal analysis.
Acts as an attorney for the development and presentation of cases involving Agency programs and issues before court and administrative hearing officers.
Actively assists Government trial attorneys during preparation and presentation of cases involving Agency programs and issues. Prepares litigation reports and provides legal advice regarding litigation in U.S. Federal courts. Deals directly with the U.S. Attorney, contractors, and government officials regarding the legal problems and possible solutions relating to Agency programs and administration of the TSP.
Researches and interprets legal sources, including Federal court decisions, Comptroller General decisions, other administrative venues, and various laws, regulations, and policies, and renders formal and informal legal opinions to Agency officials and staff on difficult legal or factual matters. If proposed actions are determined to be legally insufficient, assists in revising proposals to comply with law.
Provides expert advice and guidance on questions of law and administrative policy in the operation of the Agency's programs and mission responsibilities. Assists in reviewing, writing, and revising A Government Entity policies and directives.
Attends or represents the Office of General Counsel and the A Government Entity at meetings, conferences and events that relate to areas of responsibility.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to accomplish the work activities of the position.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be an active member of the bar.
All qualification requirements must be met by 07/15/2024. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab.
Trial Period. Two-year trial period may be required.
Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/), or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position applicants must meet the education requirement, professional certification, and specialized experience requirement as described below.
Education Requirement:
Possess a law degree (LL.B or J.D.) and be a graduate from a full course of study in a school of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or equivalent training. Equivalent training is that training permitted in some states in lieu of attendance at a law school. To be acceptable, this training must be of the kind and nature required by the state in which the bar exam is taken or is to be taken; and
Professional Certification
Be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia; and
Specialized Experience:
GS-11: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have at least 3 months of internships or post-J.D./LL.B. work experience.
GS-12: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have either: (1) two years of experience rendering legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans, or (2) LL.M. specialized post-J.D. education in the field of tax/employee benefits.
GS-13: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have either: (1) three years of experience rendering legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans, or (2) LL.M. specialized post-J.D. education in the field of tax/employee benefits and at least one year of experience rending legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans.
GS-14: In addition to having the above education and certification, applicants must have either: (1) four years of experience rendering legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans, or (2) LL.M. specialized post-J.D. education in the field of tax/employee benefits and at least two years of experience rending legal advice on laws governing tax-qualified retirement plans.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education:
You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of credit / semester hours. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions.
Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html) concerning foreign qualifications.
