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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Associate General Counsel (Benefits)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $226K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking an Associate General Counsel (Benefits) for the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. The role entails leading legal operations across multiple law groups, providing legal and policy advice on veterans benefits matters, and representing the Secretary and DVA officials in litigation.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervises, through Senior Executives, the following OGC office legal practice areas: benefits law; health care law; Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims litigation; revenue law; torts law; and loan guaranty

Provides representation and legal, policy, and business advice on major national programs affecting the provision of health care law and benefits, including loan guaranty benefits, and adjudication of veterans benefits claims

Represents the Secretary and officials of the DVA in litigation in Federal and State courts. Cooperates with the Department of Justice in civil and criminal litigations involving DVA installations, programs, or activities

Represents the DVA before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in litigation significantly impacting the DVA's national benefits programs

Maintains liaison with Senate and House Committees, Members of Congress and their staffs, State Legislatures, and professional and service Organizations

In the assigned areas of responsibility, leads legal operations and support regarding OGC program initiatives, policies, procedures, and directives for consistency with State and Federal law, and recommends and advises on new regional or departmental policies and procedures in response to new or amended legislation involving the Department

Provides advice and representation to all Senior Leaders in administration of the Federal Tort Claims Act

Qualification

J.D. degreeActive bar membershipLegal representationLitigation experiencePolicy adviceSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Must be a US citizen or National

Subject to a one year probationary period required (unless already completed)

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so

Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position

May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment

May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) AND a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

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.