Counsel for Policy and International Affairs
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 121785 - 187093
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17 U. S. Code) to authors of literary dramatic musical artistic and other works. The Attorney-Advisor (International) serves as a counsel for the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA) in the U.S. Copyright Office.
This position is located in the Office of Policy and International Affairs CopyrightOffice.
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.
Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date and subsequent referrals will be made at the managers request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled.
The next cutoff for receipt of applications under this announcement will be 11:59 p.m. EST on February 24 2026
The United States Copyright Office located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights administers the Copyright Act; advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the worlds largest database of copyright public records; and provides information and reference services to the public.
The Office of Policy and International Affairs has certain responsibilities for administering the copyright law with special emphasis on policy legislative and international matters. This Office assists the Register of Copyrights with the development and presentation of Copyright Office positions and proposals and shares with the Office of General Counsel responsibility for working with Congress and its committees on matters of domestic addition the Office of Policy and International Affairs has primary responsibility for international aspects of copyright law and policy.
While performing daily activities the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.
Performs probing innovative accurate and fully documented legal research and written analyses on questions involving complex and unusual issues that must be resolved in order to prepare in-depth analyses arguments briefs and analytical documents on various specialized areas of U.S. foreign and international copyright law and jurisprudence.
Conducts research on emerging difficult and substantive legal problems and prepares findings on issues in the field of copyright or intellectual property. Presents information and balanced analyses on complex copyright and intellectual property questions to the Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs.
Briefs the Register of Copyrights Associate Register and other senior level staff on various aspects of domestic and international issues and legislation under consideration. Works with appropriate staff to develop and recommend strategies to examine and improve services to copyright constituencies and to secure congressional understanding and support for legislation related to the mission of the Office.
Prepares authoritative reports legal arguments legislative positions and other analytical documents about changes in copyright policy or practice and which include various domestic or international copyright issues and justify recommendations or conclusions on significant legal issues of national or international significance. Prepares new public or internal procedures guidelines and other written products because of changes in domestic foreign or international law. Such reports contribute significantly to the understanding of the nature of legal problems affecting the Office on both the domestic and international fronts and provide an authoritative basis for consideration of legislative proposals.
Drafts complex amendments to statutes regulations policies and practices. Drafts position papers talking points testimony memoranda comparisons of laws and bills and other written products characterized by substantial breadth and depth and which cover pertinent factors and relationships. Such written products are appropriate for use by the Librarian of Congress Register of Copyrights Associate Register members of Congressional Committees executive branch officials and government delegations.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
Performs various other duties as assigned.
The position description numbers for this position are 179621 and 179623.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Conditions of employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to Write/Communicate in Writing. **
Ability to Conduct Legal Research and Analysis of Domestic and International Property Matters.**
Knowledge of Domestic and International Copyright and Intellectual Property Matters.**
Ability to Convey Legal Analysis and Information Orally Through Briefings Consultations and Other Presentations.
Ability to Meet and Deal with Others.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
Applicants must possess an LL.B. or J.D. or higher degree from a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state the District of Columbia a territory of the United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Appointees must maintain active membership in good standing of the bar throughout their employment.
Legible copies of transcripts demonstrating that applicant is a graduate from an LL.B. or J.D. or higher degree program in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law must be attached to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of the application. Official documents will be required if selected.
Also a copy of bar membership demonstrating that applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of a state the District of Columbia a territory of the United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must be attached to your online application.
Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.
Foreign Education Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.If yourcollege/university is outside the U.S. yourtranscripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or theAssociation of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.
Additional information
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
A Not to Exceed (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
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.
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