Attorney-Adviser: Federal Contract & Fiscal Law Expert

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses paid

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Assistant Counsel within the Office of General Counsel. The role covers federal contract acquisitions, fiscal law, and contract/vendor pay with opportunities to handle related matters across interagency agreements and commercial law areas.

The position requires a JD/LLB and Bar admission, with eligibility for GS-11/12/13 levels based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and be admitted to the bar of a State, U.S. territory, District of Columbia, or the equivalent.
• GS-11 requires 1 year of professional legal experience or equivalent.
• GS-12 requires 2 years of professional legal experience at GS-11 level or LL.M. plus 1 year.
• GS-13 requires more than 2 years of professional legal experience.
• This vacancy can fill GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 levels with full performance at GS-13.

Responsibilities

• Drafts comprehensive opinions on legal problems with little precedent and makes recommendations for action.
• Manages multiple work assignments and competing priorities.
• Maintains strong written and verbal communication.
• Works independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.
• Establishes collaborative working relationships with inside and outside DFAS.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Education

LL.B. or J.D. degree

Bar admission (State/DC)

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Assistant Counsel within the Office of General Counsel. The role covers federal contract acquisitions, fiscal law, and contract/vendor pay with opportunities to handle related matters across interagency agreements and commercial law areas.

The position requires a JD/LLB and Bar admission, with eligibility for GS-11/12/13 levels based on experience.