Attorney Advisor

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Post J.D. Experience: Applicants must also possess 4 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: Subsequent to graduation from law school, applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 3 years) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL areas defined below: Expertise in the legislative process to formulate, implement, and lead congressional activities. Expertise in preparing legal memoranda, legislative documents, and explanatory materials, congressional testimony, executive-quality correspondence, speeches, and reports. Expertise in assessing complex information to identify key issues and appropriate solutions. Experience in negotiating legislative and policy solutions of substantial impact, sensitivity and complexity. Highly Desired: Conducting oversight activities for a federal congressional committee, department, or agency.
The Attorney Advisor position is in the Office of the Deputy Director, Office of Legislative Affairs. The OLA carries out the judiciarys legislative liaison activities with Congress, other government entities, and private sector organizations with an interest in legislation and other activity affecting the judicial branch.