Closing Date: 12th July, 2024
Description:
Job Description:The work of the Section is varied and often affords attorneys the opportunity to be involved in some of the most complex and important cases currently arising in this area of the law. Applicants should possess strong legal writing and reasoning abilities and be comfortable with general principles of federal Indian law, federal and state jurisdiction and federal civil procedures. Applicants should also possess strong oral advocacy skills and experience with complex litigation, including discovery and depositions. Experience in water rights law, the Administrative Procedures Act, and/or trial work preferred.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants must have the following:
- At least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-14 grade level.
- At least 5 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-15 grade level.
- In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must possess a J.D. degree; be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction); and be a U.S. citizen. Experience in litigation, administrative law, and/or environmental law is highly desirable.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement if you are using experience to meet all or part of the qualification requirements. Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the experience requirement. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
