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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Attorney - Advisor (General)

District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $195K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Attorney - Advisor (General) to work within the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, Office of General Counsel. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advice and services on complex legal and policy issues affecting the Office of Administration and EOP officials.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice and counsel on extremely complex and difficult legal and policy issues affecting OA and EOP officials in the areas such as employment laws/personnel law, equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, ethics and compliance, appropriations and fiscal law; procurement law; and security law (including such matters as personnel security and physical security), with a focus on ethics and employment law

Works effectively across one or more areas of law listed above, as required. Provides verbal and written advice and guidance to OA officials on legal issues, including statutes, regulations, directives, guidance and case law

Identifies legal issues, demonstrates an understanding of the role and mission of the EOP and OA, and effectively coordinates within OA and with other legal counterparts in EOP

Drafts and reviews relevant documents and develops memoranda or other written responses from OA on legal matters. Analyzes and provides recommendations on proposed actions or approaches of projects that the OA is undertaking; explaining risks, legal considerations, and options to a variety of levels of staff and managers

Provides briefings, presentations, and trainings to OA and EOP staff and senior officials on subjects required by law and others mandated by leadership

Qualification

Law degree LL.BLaw degree J.D.Active bar membershipLegal analysisDrafting legal documentsEmployment lawEEO lawsEthicsComplianceVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skills

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen or national

Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959

Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

Direct Deposit is required

Suitability for Federal employment

You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level)

This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program

Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia

Possess a law degree (LL.B or J.D.) and be a graduate from a full course of study in a school of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or equivalent training

Active member in good standing of the bar of a State, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia is required at time of application and throughout the duration of the appointment of the position

At the GS-13 level, must have at least two years of professional post JD-legal experience with one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector

At the GS-14 level, must have at least three years of professional post JD-legal experience with one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector

At the GS-15 level, must have at least four years of professional post JD-legal experience with one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program