General Attorney - Office of General Counsel

GSA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave and holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible work schedules

Transit subsidies

Flexible spending accounts

Training and development

Job summary

GSA seeks a General Attorney to serve as an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel. The position is in the Personal Property Division (LP), assisting with acquisition of personal property and related policy, regulatory, and litigation work for agency programs.

The role calls for a Juris Doctor degree, active bar membership, and at least two years of post‑bar experience. The incumbent will provide counsel on government contracts, policies, and procurement disputes, and may engage

Qualifications

• JD required and ABA-accredited law school degree.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico required.
• At least two years of professional legal experience after admission to the bar.
• Law school transcripts must be provided to verify qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on Federal Government contracts, including transactional matters, contract claims and disputes, and related topics.
• Advise on contract formation, administration, and termination; conduct legal research and prepare opinions on complex issues.
• Provide legal guidance on non-acquisition GSA programs such as travel, vehicle management, small business matters, emergency management, and policy issues.
• Advise agency officials on laws, regulations, proposed legislation, and decisions with nationwide impact and/or significant monetary implications.
• Review regulations and agency issuances, especially those affecting the Federal Acquisition Service, and provide comments as needed.
• Represent the agency before GAO or CBCA for protests and appeals as assigned, including pleadings and settlement recommendations.
• Provide litigation support to the Department of Justice in federal court, including protests before the Court of Federal Claims.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Summary

As a General Attorney, you will serve as an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel.

Location of position

Personal Property Division (LP)

LP provides legal counsel and support regarding issues related to acquisition of personal property and nonpersonal services (contracting operations and acquisition policy), property management/disposal, small business programs, travel/relocation, suspension/debarment, and agency readiness/recovery.

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Duties

• Provide legal counsel on Federal Government contracts, including transactional matters, contract claims and disputes, as well as a variety of Government contract related subjects such as acquisition policy, information technology and professional services, and litigating bid protests and contract appeals.
• Provide counsel on contract formation, administration, and termination for various acquisitions and performs legal research, conducts analyses, and prepares legal opinions on novel and complex legal issues.
• Provide legal advice on a full range of non-acquisition GSA programs including travel and transportation, motor vehicle/fleet management, small business matters, emergency management, personal property management and disposal, suspension and debarment, and other policy-related matters.
• Advise GSA officials on laws, regulations, proposed legislation, Comptroller General decisions, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals decisions, and opinions of the Office of the General Counsel of such significance that they involve nationwide impact and/or large sums of money.
• Review and comment on regulations, policies, procedures, orders, and other agency issuances or rulemaking actions, especially those that impact the Federal Acquisition Service.
• Represent the agency before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or Agency Protest Official for protests challenging procurements for which the attorney is assigned counsel.
• Prepare or present the agency position in appeals before the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), including pleadings, discovery, and recommendations for settlement when appropriate.
• Provide litigation support to the Department of Justice in representing the Government in Federal court, such as protests before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve up to a two year trial period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-13 salary range starts at $108,173. Locality pay will be determined upon selection.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their law school transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

To qualify, you must possess all of the following:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation); AND
• Candidates must be an active member of the Bar in good standing (licensed to practice law) in any State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; AND
• At least two years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the bar.

Additional information

Incumbent may be eligible for appointment to a higher grade in the future, subject to performance, responsibilities and availability of funding.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.