Attorney-Adviser

Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General Counsel, Pesticides and Toxic Substances Law Office (PTSLO), seeks a qualified attorney. This office-centered role requires regular, in-person reporting to the stated duty station and adherence to qualification requirements by the closing date.

The position emphasizes legal analysis, drafting pleadings, and providing guidance to senior managers in counseling or litigation settings.

Qualifications

• LL.M. degree or at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level.
• Superior law student activities demonstrated during J.D. studies.
• For GS-12 level: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Competence

Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence

Environmental or Other Relevant Laws

Education

J.D. degree

LL.M. degree

Job description

This position is in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Pesticides and Toxic Substances Law Office (PTSLO). About: OGC Please see the duties section for more details about PTSLO. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below:

• an LL.M. degree OR
• at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as law clerk experience at the Federal, state, or local level, performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; or composing pleadings, briefs, or other documents involving legal issues in counseling or litigation.
• completed superior law student activities while earning a J.D. degree. Superior law student activities include:
  • (A) Academic standing in upper third of law school graduating class;
  • (B) Work or achievement of significance on law school's law review;
  • (C) Special high-level honors for academic excellence, such as election to Order of the Coif;
  • (D) Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team representing the law school in competition with other law schools;
  • (E) Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program or significant summer law office clerk experience; or
  • (F) Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement, as determined by the hiring office and documented in writing for the case file.
• To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as performing legal analysis and research; drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, or other documents involving legal issues in counseling or litigation; or assisting higher-graded attorneys in legal counseling or litigation.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully, and you will be evaluated on these competencies: Attention to Detail Critical Thinking Environmental or Other Relevant Laws and Regulations Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence Oral Communication Problem Solving Technical Competence Written Communication Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.