Assistant General Counsel (Procurement and Fiscal Law)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 102415 - 197200
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
The Commercial Law Branch (CLB) represents the Federal Bureau of Prisons in all litigation involving acquisitions by and financial operations of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to include the award of contracts and contract disputes seeking money damages. CLB also represents the BOP in other acquisition related litigation including civil fraud claims bankruptcies and intellectual property matters. CLB advises the Bureau on all stages of the procurement process fiscal and appropriations law agreements and other commercial law matters.
The attorney will provide legal advice and assistance in such areas of law as Government contracts contract agreements (including inter-governmental and inter-agency agreements) appropriations intellectual property acquisitions and financial operations to the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Industries (also known as UNICOR) and the National Institute of Corrections. The attorney will represent the Bureau of Prisons in the litigation of contract appeals before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and in the litigation of protests of solicitations and contract awards before the Government Accountability Office and assist in litigation at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This involves reviewing proposed actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations as well as interpreting laws and regulations and providing advice on alternatives to achieve desired objectives.
The attorney will work with Central Office regional and institution management and line staff with respect to commercial law matters.
The practice areas related to this position are: Government Contracts Fiscal Law/Appropriates and Intellectual Property.
Conditions of employment
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- Selective Service Requirement:
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however the Department of Justice considers veterans preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g. the DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the point system is not used per se applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. degree be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in government procurement law appropriations law intellectual property law and in litigation related thereto in a correctional setting is highly desired but not required.
Education
See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional information
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the United States except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act (see Pursuant to DOJ component policies only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Trustees Offices and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement qualifying non-U.S. citizens meeting immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations. However please be advised that the appointment of non-U.S. citizens is extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Departments mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years. The three-year period is cumulative not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas are excepted from this requirement. This is a Department security requirement which is waived only for extreme circumstances and handled on a case-by-case basis
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview urinalysis physical and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check and must pass a review of their income tax filing history.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their particular please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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.
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more please visit theU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
