Attorney Advisor

U.S. Department of State; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of State is looking to fill legal positions at the GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15 levels. Candidates must possess a law degree and bar membership while demonstrating a range of specialized experience in federal legal practices. These roles require candidates to provide legal counsel, engage in negotiations, and manage sensitive legal matters effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Must be a current member of a bar in good standing.
• Experience in federal legal disciplines required for various GS levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of legal advice on various federal practice legal disciplines.
• Conduct administrative or whistleblower investigations.
• Handle sensitive legal matters and documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of civil, criminal, and administrative law

Skills in partnering, influencing, and negotiating

Skills in writing legal documents

Education

Law Degree (J.D. or LL.B.)

Bar Membership in good standing

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies.The APPLY button is deactivated. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Copy of license to practice law.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment
• Bar Membership: You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants that 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.B.

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.

FOR GS-13 Applicants:All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants that 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 two years of specialized experience with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 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 providing a range of advice on various federal practice legal disciplines, including those typically practiced in a general law office, such as fiscal/procurements laws, ethics, federal grants or assistance, administrative law, personnel laws, criminal law/procedures, and privacy.
• Some experience in planning and conducting administrative or whistleblower investigations.
• Experience personally handling sensitive or highly visible/high level official matters.
• Experience in writing clear, concise and persuasive memoranda, advisory opinions, and other legal documents.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

FOR GS-14 Applicants:All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants that 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 three years of specialized experience with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 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 providing a broad range of advice on various federal practice legal disciplines, including those typically practiced in a general law office, such as fiscal/procurements laws, ethics,federal grants or assistance, administrative law, personnel laws, criminal law/procedures, and privacy.
• Experience in planning, developing and conducting administrative or whistleblower investigations.
• Experience personally handling sensitive or highly visible/high level official matters.
• Experience in writing clear, concise and persuasive memoranda, advisory opinions, and other legal documents.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

FOR GS-15 Applicants:All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants that 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:

• Knowledge of civil, criminal, and administrative law.
• Skills in partnering, influencing, and negotiating.
• Skills in successfully building relationships with customers, peers, and colleagues.
• Ability to provide legal counseling, legal written and verbal opinions/ memoranda to customers.
• Ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written communication.

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