Attorney Advisor

Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Communications Commission, Office of Economics and Analytics, Auctions Division, in Washington, DC, seeks attorneys at GS-12/13/14 with strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills to support regulatory matters and rulemakings.

Qualifications include a JD or equivalent and progressive specialized experience in federal law, regulatory analysis, and complex brief writing. Relocation is not paid; eligibility requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD), LL.B., or LL.M. required.
• Specialized experience in federal regulatory matters and legal research is required at each grade level.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth legal research and analysis of complex issues.
• Draft detailed briefs, opinions, and memoranda for agency decisions.
• Review policy statements, rulemaking materials, and notices with recommendations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Legal drafting

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

This position is in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Auctions Division (AD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

In order to be deemed as "BEST QUALIFIED" candidates must meet both the educational requirements AND the Specialized Experience.

A. Education

You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include: a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.

NOTE-If you do not provide a transcript at the time of application, a transcript will be required to be provided at the time of selection.

AND

B. Specialized Experience

GS-12: Applicants must possess at least1 year of experienceequivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service.For this position, professional experience includes:

1. Conducting in-depth legal research.
2. Analyzing complex factual, technical and legal issues; drafting complex legal documents; and
3. Providing input to managers regarding the legal issues.

GS-13: Applicants must possess at least two years of professional law experience and at least one year must be equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes:

1. Analyzing complex legal issues affecting federal regulatory matters and questions of law and fact;
2. Conducting in-depth, complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law;
3. Reviewing position papers on controversial and complex issues, policy statements and guidance, rulemaking proceedings, public notices, briefing materials, data requests, and memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues; and
4. Writing detailed and complex documents to include briefs, issue papers and reports summaries with recommendations or conclusions.

GS-14: Applicants must possess at least three years of professional law experience and at least one year must be equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service.For this position, specialized experience includes:

1. Analyzing complex legal issues affecting federal regulatory matters and questions of law and fact and rendering opinions on such matters;
2. Directing and conducting in-depth, complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law;
3. Reviewing position papers on controversial and complex issues, policy statements and guidance, rulemaking proceedings, public notices, briefing materials, data requests, and memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues; and
4. Writing and reviewing complex documents to include briefs, issue papers and reports summaries with recommendations or conclusions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.

SME REVIEW

Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if the submitted resume demonstrates the required specialized experience and the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

GS-12 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research legal issues where noclearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory construction and interpretation, as well the ability to apply relevant case law.
• Knowledge of procedural rules and regulations such as the Communications Act, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or appellate procedures sufficient to meet all requirements inherent in the type of issue with which the incumbent is dealing.

GS-13 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research legal issues where noclearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory construction and interpretation, as well the ability to apply relevant case law.
• Knowledge of procedural rules and regulations such as the Communications Act, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or appellate procedures sufficient to meet all requirements inherent in the type of issue with which the incumbent is dealing.
• Understanding of legal notices and comment procedures.

GS-14 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research legal issues where noclearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations authorizing agency action as well as in-depthknowledge of the relevant case law.
• Knowledge of procedural rules and regulations such as the Communications Act, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or appellate procedures sufficient to meet all requirements inherent in the type of issue with which the incumbent is dealing.
• Advanced ability to analyze highly complex and controversial legal and policy issues with an eye towards defending Commission decisions that are the subject of challenge in the courts.
• Ability to evaluate divergent points of view and relate economic and business considerations to the legal issues, and to present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise fashion.
• Understanding of legal notices and comment procedures.

If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration.