Attorney Advisor (Assistant Counsel)

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.; and have acquired the amount of experience indicated below for each grade level. For GS-14 grade level, applicants must have three (3) years of post-law experience progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be Specialized Experience as defined below. For GS-15 grade level, applicants must have four (4) years of post-law experience progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be Specialized Experience as defined below. Specialized Experience: One year (52 weeks) of post-J.D. specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-Grade level lower than the level applying for, in or directly related to this position. One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Prepared memoranda, pleadings, briefs or other legal documents, detailing the facts and legal issues involved to explain the application of legal principles and precedents, and to justify recommendations or conclusions. Presented conclusions, recommendations, and/or positions orally to a variety of audiences, and in varying contexts. Engaged in all aspects of litigation, including depositions and other discovery matters, representing clients in mediation and settlement discussions, and serving as a first-chair in administrative hearings and/or trials. Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation and recommendations on both administrative matters and legal. Experience advising and representing agencies or private employers in employment law and equal employment law matters. Experience providing legal advice and guidance on difficult and novel factual and legal issues. Trial advocacy skills, including proficiency in the development of case strategies, direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and oral argument. Experience involving contact with government witnesses, administrative judges, and opposing counsel in trying cases before the MSPB, EEOC, or other federal administrative forum. NOTE: A LL.M. may be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience. Transcripts: You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working.
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Legal Services (OLS). OLS mission is to provide advisory, representational, and transactional services to OIG personnel necessary to carry out the mission under the Inspector General Act of 1978. This position is outside the bargaining unit.