USAJOBS · 2 hours ago
Attorney Advisor (Senior Counsel)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$167K/yr - $197K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Attorney Advisor (Senior Counsel) for the Office of the General Counsel. The role involves providing legal advice and services related to federal nutrition programs, advising on complex statutory and regulatory matters, and leading litigation strategy.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a senior attorney providing authoritative legal advice and litigation support on complex, high-impact matters involving the federal nutrition programs
Develops and advises on litigation strategy for complex cases coordinating closely with the Department of Justice
Advises senior leadership on litigation risk
Provides expert legal counsel on administrative law and statutory interpretation
Provides guidance, mentoring, training, and technical legal expertise to OGC and client agencies
Exercises substantial independent judgment on matters of national importance with minimal supervision
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the America Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (J.D.) (law school transcript required)
Currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible litigation experience including serving as lead or first-chair litigation counsel with demonstrated responsibility for directing case strategy, representing a client in federal court, and managing all phases of litigation
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-14) level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies to successfully perform as Senior Counsel
Ability to plan and assign priorities to tasks and assignments to further develop knowledge of complex subject-matter areas
Works independently to determine methodologies, milestones, goals, and termination points for most assignments
Completes assignments with an understanding of management requirements and meets organizational objectives
Must be a US Citizen or US National
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Successful completion of two-year trial period, unless previously served
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Must submit Cover Letter, Resume, Proof of Bar Membership, Law School Transcripts, and Narrative
You must obtain and use a Government issued charge card for business-related travel
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
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