Attorney (Alternative Dispute Resolution)

Office of Inspector General; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The DoW Office of Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General for Administrative Investigations, Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations Directorate, seeks an attorney to mediate and draft settlement agreements under the ADR Acts of 1990, 1996 and 1998.

You must be a licensed attorney with at least five years of specialized federal legal experience and be admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; duties include reviewing complaints, prioritizing workload, and developing training.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B./LL.M from ABA-accredited school.
• Active bar membership in a U.S. state, D.C., territory or commonwealth is required.
• Resumé must document specialized experience in ADR and whistleblower matters.

Responsibilities

• Mediates and drafts legally supportable settlement agreements.
• Reviews and evaluates complaints under whistleblower statutes.
• Manages workload, prioritizes cases, and may develop training materials.

Skills

Mediation

Legal drafting

Whistleblower law

Federal law knowledge

Legal research

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

This position is located in the DoW Office of Inspector General (DoW IG), Deputy Inspector General for Administrative Investigations (DIG-AI), Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations (WRI) Directorate. The incumbent serves as a mediator and expert on whistleblower reprisal complaints appropriate for resolution under the Administrative Dispute Resolution Acts of 1990 and 1996 and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998.

Basic Requirements

• To meet the basic requirements, you must possess a J.D., LL.B., or LL.M degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Applicants must be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in the practice of law.

In addition to the basic requirements noted above, resume must document the specialized experience listed below:

Time in Grade

For entry at the GS-13 grade level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the Federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as applying the principles of mediating and drafting legally supportable settlement agreements to resolve matters under the Administrative Dispute Resolution Acts of 1990 and 1996 and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. Experience also includes demonstrated knowledge of and experience with federal whistleblower reprisal statutes, reviewing and evaluating complaints, prioritizing workloads, and developing training.

In addition to the basic qualifications, candidates must have at least five (5) years of specialized legal experience as an attorney in the fields of federal criminal, civil, or administrative law, which demonstrates that candidates can successfully perform the duties of a GS-0905-13 Attorney.

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.

Additional Information

PCS costs (moving expenses) WILL NOT be paid.

Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives WILL NOT be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable