USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Attorney Advisor (Investigative Counsel)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $197K/yr
2+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Attorney Advisor for the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance. The incumbent will serve as an Investigative Counsel focusing on investigations and enforcement actions related to the Shipping Act of 1984.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in investigation and in potential enforcement-related litigation under the Shipping Act
Investigate and administratively prosecute Shipping Act violations, including conducting fact-finding and non-adjudicatory investigations; develop and follow leads; conduct interviews with witnesses and subjects; participate in discovery; and participate in motions practice and briefing before administrative law judges and the Federal Maritime Commission
Draft investigative and enforcement-related documents and other materials to support Shipping Act-related investigations and prosecutions, including drafting investigative plans, audit letters, subpoenas and other document requests, legal memoranda, and memoranda of activity
Review emails and other documentary evidence gathered in connection with investigation into possible Shipping Act violations and be able to organize that evidence into a compelling case narrative
Conduct legal research and advise Bureau leadership on substantive legal matters encountered during investigations and enforcement, including determining legal precedent applicable to investigations, applying applicable laws to specific fact patterns, and assessing sufficiency of evidence following investigative activities
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a professional law degree (LLB or JD) from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)
You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted
Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position
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
Attorney's appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
A 2-year trial period may be required
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Must have an Active BAR Membership in Good Standing
GS-12: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); and specialized professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position
GS-13: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); and specialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position
GS-14: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); and specialized professional legal experience in excess of four (4) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position
GS-15: The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); and specialized professional legal experience in excess of five (5) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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