Attorney Advisor

US Federal Maritime Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, DC seeks licensed attorneys to join its Office of General Counsel. The agency regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system to protect commerce and the public.

Candidates must have an ABA-accredited law degree, be active bar members, and demonstrate excellent research and communication skills. Positions at GS-12 to GS-14 require 2–4+ years of professional legal experience with specialized experience at the corresponding grade, and

Qualifications

• Professional law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in a U.S. state or DC.
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills.
• For GS-12/13/14, professional legal experience with specialized experience at the respective grade level.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

ABA-accredited law degree (LL.B or J.D.)

Job description

The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.

The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices.

Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.

Candidates for all grades must meet the following by the close of the announcement:

1. Minimum educational requirements include a professional law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. NOTE: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. An ABA-approved law school may allow students to receive credit for law study or activities at a foreign institution and grant credit for the J.D. degree if those studies or activities are approved in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Criteria adopted by the ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
2. Current active membership in a bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. Active bar association and a certificate that the member is in good standing will be verified prior to appointment and employees must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with the FMC.
3. Applicants must possess excellent research and oral and written communication skills.

In addition to the above minimum requirements, you must meet the following:

For the GS-12: You must have at least two (2) years of professional legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

For the GS-13: You must have at least three (3) years of professional legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.

For the GS-14: You must have at least four (4) years of professional legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.

Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required as follows:(a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may be substituted for one year of experience (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may be substituted for one year of experience beyond the LL.M. 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.