USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline and Deputy General Counsel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$202K/yr - $222K/yrThe United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The mission of the USPTO is to promote innovation and competitiveness by providing quality and timely examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide. The Director will serve as the principal advisor to the General Counsel on matters related to attorney misconduct and manage operations within the Office of Enrollment and Discipline.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Director of the Office Enrollment and Discipline is the principal advisor to the General Counsel on matters relating to the investigation and prosecution of attorney misconduct among patent attorneys and agents admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
The incumbent performs a variety of complex and sensitive assignments relating to enrollment and disciplinary functions that affect the livelihood of patent attorneys and agents throughout the United States and abroad and manages the operations within the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED)
OED's responsibility includes the investigation of grievances relating to attorney and agent misconduct, determining what disciplinary proceedings are appropriate, and suspending or excluding from practice before the USPTO any practitioner found to be culpable of misconduct by violating USPTO Model Rules
Negotiating settlement arrangements on extremely sensitive cases, which may involve criminal or civil charges, and coordinates such settlements with the State bar associations, civil authorities, and the United States Attorney's Office
Managing the screening candidates who wish to be registered to practice before the USPTO and conducting investigations, preparing charges, collecting and presenting testimony and deciding whether to present cases for suspension or exclusion from practice of the attorneys and registered agents admitted to practice before the USPTO
Supervising the work of subordinate employees and works closely with attorneys in the Office of the Solicitor and General Law Office when they engage in disciplinary matters
Developing and formulating policies related to the enrollment and discipline of patent attorneys and agents. The incumbent will provide administrative and technical leadership for patent attorneys and technicians
Representing the USPTO, OGC, and OED before various committees and public and private sector groups, (e.g., the American Patent Law Association, the Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Committees of the American Bar Association), to gain support and acceptance of OED programs
Qualification
Required
The incumbent must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position
Demonstrated knowledge of the controlling statutes, regulations, and case law pertaining to the subject matter of the particular issue sufficient to develop legal opinions whether through the litigation process or administratively
Demonstrated ability to express, orally and in writing, to pursue the particular legal issue against opposition, which vigorously contests the agency position and is highly sophisticated and talented, usually involving top attorneys in both the private and public sectors
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
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