Attorney-Adviser (Counsel), CG-0905-15

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) seeks an Attorney with expertise inAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to advise senior management in the Office of Human Resources, Conflict Management Unit, on conflict resolution matters in the workplace.

Qualified applicants will have a Juris Doctorate, active bar membership, and specialized federal experience applying ADR principles, interpreting statutes, and drafting related legal documents. Position is based in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying ADR methods to workplace disputes.
• Experience interpreting conflict management statutes and regulations.
• Ability to draft formal legal documents related to conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on conflict management matters.
• Apply ADR principles to resolve workplace disputes within the agency.

Skills

ADR principles

Conflict management

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources, Conflict Management Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and providing advice and counsel to senior management officials on conflict management matters. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be foundhere.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

• Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.

AND

Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the14-grade level or above in the Federal service which includes experience applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles, practices, and techniques to resolve workplace disputes; interpreting and applying conflict management statutes and regulations to ensure agency compliance; and drafting legal documents related to conflict resolution.