Attorney Adviser International

US Department of State Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of State Headquarters seeks a licensed attorney for the Office of the Legal Advisor, Office of Buildings and Acquisitions (L/BA) in Washington, DC.

Requirements include a J.D. or LL.M., bar membership in good standing, and at least four years of specialized experience including CDA litigation, procurement matters, and high-level contract administration and disputes. Experience with negotiation and litigation of acquisition disputes is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.M.
• Bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• Four years of specialized experience, including at least one year at the GS-14 level.
• Specialized experience must include CDA litigation, contract administration, and high-level federal contract advice.

Skills

Bar admission in good standing

Federal contract law experience

Litigation and negotiation skills

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Job description

The position is located at the Department of State, Office of the Legal Advisor, Office of Buildings and Acquisitions (L/BA). L/BA provides legal advice and representation in the solicitation, award, and administration of Federal acquisition contracts; the negotiation and litigation of contract disputes; the management of Government property domestically and abroad;the drafting and interpretation of Federal acquisition laws, regulations, and policies.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants apply 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.

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 Contract Disputes Act (CDA) litigation in front of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), Court of Federal Claims (CoFC) or a similar tribunal.
• Experience with legal issues associated with the solicitation, award, administration, and termination if U.S. foreign assistance-funded acquisition contracts, grants, and other federal assistance instruments.
• Experience providing high-level legal advice related to federal contract administration and the negotiation and/or litigation of disputes related thereto.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.