Job title: Attorney Adviser International
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryThis position is located in the Office of the Legal Adviser, Office of Employment Law (L/EMP). The incumbent serves as an Attorney Adviser and is responsible for providing legal advice and services to senior officials on issues related to human resources and labor relations in the federal sector.This position is in the Excepted Service and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service through laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations.OverviewOpen & closing dates07/15/2024 to 08/15/2024Salary$139,395 – $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14 – 15Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberHRSC/L-2024-0011Control number799786400This job is open toDutiesWork assignments may include:
- Identifies potential legal issues, researches and applies when relevant and/or pertinent Department regulations, policies, laws, Executive Orders, and other guidelines for legal implications related to human resources and labor relations.
- Provides appropriate legal advice to management throughout the Department on relevant laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Works with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on employment cases in federal courts.
- Conducts negotiations, plans the approach, and develops a completed agreement.
- Participates in intradepartmental, interagency, and inter-jurisdictional meetings and conferences in which s/he is expected to justify recommendations for particular legal considerations associated with deciding courses of action or policy positions.
- At the GS-15 level, the incumbent performs the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are increased, and the incumbent receives less supervision than the GS-14.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Copy of license to practice law.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
QualificationsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Applicants applying for this position must meet the following requirements to be eligible for further consideration:Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.M. Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.Applicants interested in GS-14:Experience: Applicants must have at least three years of specialized experience with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. The specialized experience must have been gained after admission to the bar.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience with employment law, including Federal statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions that pertain to areas of the employer/employee relationship.
- Experience with aspects of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, drafting motions, fact witness and expert witness preparation.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.Applicants interested in GS-15:Experience: Applicants must have at least four years of specialized experience with at least one year equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service, which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. The specialized experience must have been gained after admission to the bar.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience with employment law, including Federal statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions that pertain to areas of the employer/employee relationship.
- Experience conducting investigations or negotiations, planning the approach, and developing the completed products.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.Additional information· For at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.· If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.· Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Benefits
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. .
Expected salary: $139395 – 191900 per year
Location: Washington DC
Job date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:49:41 GMT
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