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 at least 3 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: Subsequent to graduation from law school, applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below: Experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters. Experience analyzing and presenting interpretations of statutes, regulations, decisional law, opinions, and legal or policy issues. Experience preparing written communications, such as legal or policy memoranda, executive-quality correspondence, and reports. Highly Desired: Experience or knowledge of federal Judiciary policies, procedures, and regulations.
The Attorney Advisor position is in the Judicial Conference Secretariat Office (JCS). JCS supports the Judicial Conference and its committees and coordinates the advisory group process for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO).