Attorney - Advisor (FOIA)

US-Office-of-Management-and-Budget; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of Management and Budget, part of the Executive Office of the President, Office of General Counsel, seeks an Attorney-Advisor to advise on FOIA and Privacy Act matters and to draft legal documents. The role requires a law degree from an ABA-accredited school and active bar membership, plus specialized experience at the next level.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date. Promotion and selection are contingent on federal standards and vacant positions.

Qualifications

• All applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements.
• Education: law degree from ABA-accredited school (LL.B, LL.M, or J.D.).
• Bar Membership: active member in good standing with the bar of a state or DC.

Responsibilities

• Advising on FOIA and Privacy Act matters.
• Performing work requiring complex legal analysis and drafting documents as an attorney.

Skills

Legal analysis

Drafting legal documents

FOIA knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of General Counsel (OGC). The incumbent will be responsible for advising and performing work regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) matters.

Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.

Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Attorney - Advisor (FOIA), 0905.

Education: Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Master of Law (LL.M), or Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). (Must submit a copy of your transcripts with the degree conferred date, failure to do will result in an incomplete application.)

Bar Membership: Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice law.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the Basic Requirements described above (Law Degree & Bar Membership), your resume must demonstrate a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: Conducting complex legal analysis and drafting legal documents as an attorney.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: Making recommendations on policies, analyzing and evaluating complex legal issues, and advising senior leadership on legal matters as an attorney.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: Providing complex legal advice, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and handling litigation, as an attorney.

*Experience in FOIA is preferred, but not mandatory.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.