Attorney Adviser (Assistant General Counsel)

US Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel, Civil Rights and Finance Law Office, seeks a GS-15 attorney with demonstrated expertise in complex counseling and litigation. The role involves independent legal analysis, guiding teams, and advising junior staff.

Applicants must meet intricate regulatory standards and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This is an office-centered position requiring regular on-site reporting to the duty station in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level performing and guiding legal analysis.
• Experience reviewing pleadings, briefs, or other documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in counseling or litigation.
• Experience leading teams handling complex counseling or litigation, including advising junior attorneys, paralegals or staff.

Responsibilities

• In addition to education requirements, meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications for GS-15 as described.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coaching & development

Critical thinking

Environmental laws

Leadership

Legal & jurisprudence

Oral communication

Strategic thinking

Technical competence

Written communication

Job description

This position is in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Civil Rights and Finance Law Office (CRFLO). About: OGC

Please see the duties section for more details about CRFLO.

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:

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as independently performing and guiding legal analysis; reviewing pleadings, briefs, or other documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in counseling or litigation; conducting highly complex legal counseling or litigation; or leading teams handling complex counseling or litigation including advising junior attorneys, paralegals or other staff.

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
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Critical Thinking
• Environmental or Other Relevant Laws and Regulations
• Leadership
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
• Oral Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Competence
• Written Communication

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Co or 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.