Litigation Attorney
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85447 - 197200
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We are hiring attorneys with Federal and/or administrative litigation experience preferably in the area of employment law.
Attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) first chair litigation before administrative agencies in a broad range of employment and labor matters including adverse actions reductions in force suitability labor relations and discrimination.
- Serving as lead counsel in important and sensitive litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
- Preparing cases for litigation including writing motions briefs and other papers conducting discovery and participating in administrative hearings.
- Making recommendations regarding settlement of litigation and appeal of adverse decisions including the exercise of OPMs special statutory authority to obtain review of adverse MSPB decisions with a substantial impact on the civil service.
- Other duties as assigned
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
- This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:At the GS-12 level and above: Applicants with one or more years of post Juris Doctorate (J.D.) legal work experience as a practicing attorney such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice must have:
- A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
- Active membership in good standing of the Bar of a State territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; and
- At least one year of experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; at least two years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; and at least three years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and at least four years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.
- A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
- Active membership in good standing of the Bar of a State territory of the United States or the District of Columbia;
- Academic standing in the upper third of the attorneys law school graduating class (to the extent an applicants law school has class rank); and
- Advanced educational attainment that indicates the ability to independently perform legal work such as work or achievement of significance on a law schools official law reviews or journals; special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school (e.g. membership in the Order of the Coif or winning a moot court competition); full-time or continuous participation in a legal clinic program as opposed to one-time intermittent or casual participation; significant summer clerk experience; or other evidence of clearly superior accomplishment or achievement.
- Experience first chairing MSPB EEO or Federal litigation;
- The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging situations;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- High competence in legal research and analysis including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions including in compressed timeframes;
- The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment;
- Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances;
- Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently;
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships both within and outside OGC;
Education
If you are applying at the GS-11 level you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All materials must be submitted before your application will be considered complete.
Additional information
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
