Attorney-Adviser (General)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-12: Must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in a State or District of Columbia bar; and one year of professional (attorney) legal experience and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work. GS-13: Must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in a State or District of Columbia bar; and one year of professional (attorney) legal experience and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work; and one additional year of professional (attorney) experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the grade immediately below the one being filled. GS-14: Must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in a State or District of Columbia bar; and three years of professional (attorney) legal experience and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work; and one additional year of professional (attorney) experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the grade immediately below the one being filled. Experience requested by management: Experience advising on matters related to Labor and Employment (Personnel) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social 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.
This position is located within the Office of General Counsel (L), The General section (LG), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as an Attorney-Adviser (General), providing advice and counsel on matters that fall within the functions of a federal power marketing agency.