Public Notice for Attorney Advisor (Direct Hire)

TSA-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Counsel Litigation Division seeks an Attorney Advisor to research and analyze complex legal issues, interpret federal laws and regulations, and prepare high-quality legal documents. You will advise leadership and program offices, and represent the agency in administrative or judicial proceedings when appropriate.

Ideal candidates have a law degree from an ABA-accredited school and active bar membership in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Law Degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing of the highest court of any state or U.S. territory.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues; interpret laws and regs; prepare legal documents.
• Advise leadership and program offices on legal matters; provide risk assessments.
• Represent the agency in administrative or judicial proceedings when appropriate.

Job description

Chief Counsel Litigation Division

This Attorney Advisor position is in the Chief Counsel, Litigation Division and is responsible for researching and analyzing legal issues, interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, advising leadership and program offices, and representing the agency in administrative or judicial proceedings, as appropriate

Basic requirements for all grade levels:

• Applicants must have a Law Degree (e.g., J.D., LL.B.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Specialized Experience

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13)

you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H or GS-12 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience MUST include all the following:

• Managing a caseload of litigation matters, including preparing, filing, and gathering supporting documentation for court submission; and
• Providing legal advice, policy guidance, and risk assessments to program managers on the complexity of laws, rules, and court precedents; and
• Coordinating with multiple parties (i.e., witnesses, agency personnel) to build evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare cases for hearing or settlement.

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14)

you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-I or GS-13 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience MUST include all the following:

• Developing litigation strategies and strategic solutions to address legal issues affecting major agencies or organizational programs; and
• Reviewing and approving formal legal briefs, pleadings, settlement agreements, and policy documents prior to distribution to senior level leadership; and
• Leading and coordinating projects or litigation teams in resolving difficult or sensitive legal challenges.

To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15)

you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J or GS-14 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience MUST include all the following:

• Serving as the primary legal authority and/or lead counsel for directing and litigating cases, arbitrations, or administrative proceedings; and
• Formulating litigation policies and establishing strategic legal frameworks that govern high level program administration; and
• Directing and managing legal professionals (i.e., attorney advisors, junior attorneys, or paralegal staff), which includes managing performance and mentoring staff; and
• Advising and briefing executive level leadership on highly sensitive legal matters, congressional inquiries or settlement decisions.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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.

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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.