Attorney Advisor (Legal Advisor)

US Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking a highly qualified Attorney to join the Enforcement Bureau in Washington, DC. You will interpret communications laws, statutes, and regulatory documents, analyze complex legal issues, and draft briefs and policy memos for senior officials.

The role requires a JD or equivalent and substantial experience. You will advocate the agency’s positions, contribute to rulemaking processes, and collaborate with colleagues to advance enforcement objectives.

Qualifications

• Interpretation of communications laws, statutes, regulations and rulemaking documents.
• Analysis of legal issues, weighing implications and proposing solutions.
• Drafting briefs, issue papers, and summaries with analyses and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply communications law and policy to agency actions.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide reasoned recommendations.
• Prepare briefs, issue papers, and formal reports for decision-makers.
• Represent the organization and communicate its policy and legal position.

Skills

Interpreting laws

Legal analysis

Document writing

Policy communication

Education

JD / LL.B. / LL.M.

Job description

Position Location

This position is in the Office of the Bureau Chief, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC.

Relocation

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Additional Positions

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days.

Background

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Best Qualified Candidates

In order to be deemed as "BEST QUALIFIED" candidates must meet both the educational requirements AND the Specialized Experience.

Education

You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.

NOTE-If you do not provide a transcript at the time of application, a transcript will be required to be provided at the time of selection.

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of professional law experience, one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

• interpreting communication laws, statutes, regulations and/or rulemaking documents
• analyzing legal issues including weighing implications, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions
• writing documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analyses and recommendations
• representing an organization and communicating its policy and/or legal position

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.