General Attorney
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Bankruptcy Litigation and Terminations Department (BLTD) at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
The candidate selected for this position will:
- Provide legal counsel interpretation and advice on program matters of the Corporation.
- Conduct litigation in cases of all sizes (including highly complex and significant cases) where attorneys conduct discovery draft complaints briefs motions pleadings and other legal documents and represent the agency in court.
- Advocate agency positions.
- Investigate complex facts extensive research and review of statutes policies procedures regulations and directives using computerized research methods pertinent laws legal opinions and precedents.
- Negotiate with plan administrators and attorneys on agreements and other legal documents and draft a variety of complex documents such as agreements for termination trusteeship security and claims settlements.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You may undergo a personnel security background investigation.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants unless exempt.
- 1-year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
As a General Attorney in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Bankruptcy Litigation and Terminations Department (BLTD) at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) you will have to demonstrate the following:
GS-14:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the private sector with litigation experience and prior experience in at least one of the following areas: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law; Administrative Law; Corporate Transactional Law or Complex Civil Litigation.
Examples include: serving as an authoritative attorney within an organization; serving on and directing task forces case teams or committees; participating in training entry-level attorneys; analyzing and applying laws related to complex regulatory schemes; drafting complex transactional documents; representing clients in bankruptcy or federal district court; and providing advice regarding ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code.
Applicants must posses a J.D. degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
In addition to the education requirement you must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State a Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. information To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Schedule A appointing authority for persons with disabilities; or another excepted service/special hire authority you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. For more details visit Federal Hiring Flexibilities. PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. If you are requiring reasonable accommodations please contact PBGCs Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Denorse Prince at or . If you are deaf hard of hearing or have a speech disability please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 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 Partnership for Public Service ranked PBGC in the top five best places to work among small federal agencies! PBGC ranked fourth out of the 29 agencies in this category with high scores on work/life balance benefits job security advancement and organizational culture.
Are you looking for challenging compelling and important work The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a distinguished and vital mission to protect Americas pensions. PBGC professionals use their skills in accounting auditing business finance law actuarial science information technology and more to protect the retirement income of over 34 million Americans in single employer and multiemployer pension plans.
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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