ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (INVESTIGATION)

US-Development-Finance-Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) invites applications for a Senior Investigative Attorney within the Office of Inspector General. The role serves as the senior legal advisor to OIG supervisors and investigators, offering counsel on legal issues and sensitive matters in ongoing investigations.

Applicants must hold a law degree (JD/LLB) and be active bar members. The position requires five years of post-bar legal experience, with at least two years at GS-14 level, and preference for

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Current bar membership with a valid license to practice in DC, PR, or US territory.
• Five years of full-time professional legal experience after admission to the bar.
• At least two years of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent.
• Experience leading, conducting, and advising on federal investigations; prosecution in federal court preferred.
• Volunteer and paid experience counted toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal advisor and counselor to OIG supervisors and investigators.
• Provide guidance on legal issues and sensitive matters arising in investigations.

Education

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school

Job description

The position is within the DFC Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations, which conducts proactive investigations and responds to allegations of fraud, abuse, and misconduct, which may result in criminal, civil, or administrative sanctions. The Senior Investigative Attorney serves as the senior legal advisor and counselor to OIG supervisors and investigators, providing advice on legal issues and sensitive matters in investigations conducted by the OIG.

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.; and (2) a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If selected, an official law school transcript and proof of an active bar membership will be required.

AND

Specialized Experience:

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar. The minimum five-year work experience requirement includes at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled. At least two of the four years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience leading, conducting, and/or advising on federal criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations. Experience prosecuting criminal cases in federal court is preferred.

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.