TRIAL ATTORNEY

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree –AND– Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Representing parties in litigation in federal district courts; preparing answers, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment; serving and responding to discovery requests; presenting oral arguments; and negotiating settlements; Drafting legal memoranda, legal documents, or reports relating to complex legal and factual matters; AND Providing advice regarding privileges or FOIA exemptions.
The Litigation and Administrative Practice Group in the OGC provides legal and policy advice to the Commission and the SECs divisions and offices on a wide range of legal matters related to privileges, professional responsibility, procurement, appropriations, intellectual property, employment law, and labor relations. The Group also defends the Commission in litigation related to its official functions and investigates matters involving attorney misconduct.