Duties
The Attorney-Advisor will provide advice and perform functions in relation to ongoing and anticipated ICTS transaction reviews. This includes drafting legal recommendations and memoranda, formulating investigative strategies, reviewing responses to subpoenas and responding documents, interfacing with outside counsel, assessing evidence, and preparing risk assessments. Developing measures to address any risks through mitigation agreements and making recommendations to Secretary regarding initial and final determinations.
As assigned, the Attorney-Advisor will also be responsible for rulemaking and other legal duties in connection with ICTS work. Other duties include providing technical advice to the Department, especially in relation to its ICTS authorities; drafting, reviewing, and revising statutes, regulations and Executive Orders that contain Department equities, as they relate to ICTS; reviewing compliance to statutory, regulatory and executive order requirements and coordination with other Departmental or interagency offices as needed; counseling and bringing to attention the attention of department leadership and office matters; and briefing the Department leadership on these matters.
The Attorney-Advisor will also be required to perform duties that require minimal preparation and review. This may include independent legal research, approach planning, or the development of legal recommendations regarding the Department’s ICTS responsibilities.
Conditions for Employment
- To apply for this position, you must be a U.S. citizen.
- Federal employment is not for you.
- A background investigation must be passed.
- A 2-year trial period must be completed.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
- You will need to complete Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment if you are offered a conditional job.
- Federal employees must have Federal salary payments sent by direct deposit to any financial institution they choose.
- Yes, a drug test required
- A pre-employment physical is required
- Position of the Bargaining Unit No
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
- Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS), Expense: Will not be paid
The lawyer(s) will work at the GS-13 to GS-15 grade levels depending on their experience and the promotion potential for the position. All Grade Levels Must Have the Basic Requirements
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.), or a graduate, is required. You must have a degree from an accredited law school or its equivalent; AND
- You must be a bar member in any of the 50 US states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, or the US. Virgin Islands
Minimum Requirements:
OGC generally has a GS-11-15 career ladder for attorneys. Minimum qualifications to be hired at any grade level (or equivalent) include GS-13: Applicants who apply at the GS-13 level need two years of relevant legal experience. GS-14: Applicants who apply for the GS-14 grade need at least three years of legal experience. GS-15: Applicants who apply for the GS-15 grade need at least four years of legal experience.
- Experience in international and/or national security laws
- Administrative Procedure Act: Experience promulgating rules
- Experience in investigating criminal and civil cases
- Experience in litigating cases before a Federal or State court
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex and new legal issues and develop strategies to address them, often in a short time frame.
- Strong organizational and writing skills.
Notice: As necessary, the General Counsel or designee may waive minimum qualifications. The term experience refers to both paid and unpaid experiences, such as volunteer work through AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations, such as professional, philanthropic and religious, spiritual, community, student and social. Volunteer work can help build essential competencies, knowledge, and skills.
It can also provide valuable training and experiences that translate directly into paid employment. All qualifying experiences, including volunteering, will be counted towards your credit. You will need to have specialized experience. All applicants must have the required General Professional Experience and the following specialized experience before the closing date for the announcement. Candidates with specialized experience have the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to successfully perform the duties of the job. This position requires specialized knowledge in the areas of labor and employment law, and/or litigation experience. Candidates may apply at any grade shown in this announcement.
The salary is proportional to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. You are encouraged to identify the salary or grade for which you are applying considered. Education Juris Doctor (J.D.). A degree from an accredited law school or the equivalent. Your application package must include either official or unofficial transcripts. This position does NOT confer non-competitive transformation to the competitive service. When applicants leave the competitive service, they must submit a written statement of understanding in order to be accepted for an excepted appointment.