Attorney Advisor

Office of the Secretary of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Transportation seeks a highly qualified attorney to provide legal services through the Office of General Counsel, General Law. The role supports the Secretary and department operating elements on matters within the department's programs and authority.

Desired qualifications include a JD, active bar membership, and 3–4 years (or equivalent) of professional attorney experience, with higher grades requiring more experience.

Qualifications

• JD required for admission to practice law
• Bar membership in good standing required
• Experience in federal administrative law and government regulation preferred
• Oral communication skills to present complex information clearly
• Written communication to draft legal documents and analyses

Skills

Legal knowledge

Administrative Law

Compliance

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

LL.M (optional)

Job description

This Position Is Located in The Office of The Secretary, Office of The General Counsel, Office of General Law Under the Administrative Supervision of the Assistant General Counsel for General Law and is responsible for providing legal services to the Office of the Secretary and the operating elements of the Department on matters relating to the Department's programs and the scope of powers and authority of the Department and its officers.

To qualify, your experience should include experience and education equal or equivalent to the following:

GRADE 13 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and either TWO years of professional attorney experience OR one year of professional attorney experience and a second professional law degree (LL.M) which requires one full year of graduate study.

GRADE 14 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least THREE years of professional attorney experience.

GRADE 15 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing andat least FOUR years of professional attorney experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
2. Administrative Law- Knowledge of state and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.
3. Compliance- Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
4. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
5. Written Communication- Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.