Chief, Information Law Unit

US-Office-of-Special-Counse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) seeks a dynamic attorney to create and lead the Information Law Unit (ILU). The ILU Chief will supervise both attorney and non-attorney staff and report directly to the General Counsel, overseeing programs such as FOIA responses, Privacy Act compliance, and records management.

Applicants should have a law degree from an ABA-accredited school and be in good standing with a state bar (DC/PR or other). Four years of post-J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in a state, DC, or PR.
• Four years of post-J.D. legal experience, with four years of specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a new Information Law Unit (ILU) within OSC.
• Supervise attorney and non-attorney staff; report to the General Counsel.
• Oversee FOIA, Privacy Act, and records-related programs.
• Provide guidance on information law matters and ensure program goals are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Oral & written communication

Information law

Education

JD or equivalent

Active bar membership (DC/PR/State)

Job description

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is looking for a dynamic attorney to develop a new unit within OSC, the Information Law Unit (ILU). The ILU Chief is a supervisory position responsible for running several OSC programs including FOIA responses, Privacy Act, and records. The ILU Chief will supervise attorney and non-attorney positions and will report directly to the General Counsel.

Education Qualification:

• A professional law degree (L.L.B., J.D., L.L.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; and
• An active membership in good standing in a bar of a state, U.S. Territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In addition to Education, applicants must meet the minimum Specialized Experience Requirements outlined below:

Possess four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, and have at least four (4) years of specialized experience, with at least one (1) of these years equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, in:

• leading or supervising a team;
• communicating complex information orally and in writing; and
• working on information law matters.

Your resume must explicitly outline your qualifications. We will not make assumptions about your experience.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0905 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above.

Annual Leave Accrual Credit

Selectees for their first Federal position may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credited will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant resume and documentation submitted.