Senior Attorney

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health and life insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Transit benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks a qualified attorney for a role in the Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication. The position requires demonstrated expertise in administrative law and the ability to advise on complex matters before the Commission and staff.

Ideal candidates will show strong written and oral communication abilities, and a track record of legal analysis across multiple practice areas. Federal benefits and a formal disclosure framework apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide legal counsel across multiple substantive legal practice areas.
• Ability to identify, interpret and analyze Federal laws, statutes, regulations and cases related to adjudications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for opinions and counsel.

Skills

Legal advice & counsel

Legal interpretation & analysis

Written & oral communication

Job description

This position is located in Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication. The supervisor is Cathy Kanatas. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

is defined as: demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of legal principles in the area of administrative law, including EEOC legal sufficiency reviews, and have prepared written legal memoranda, briefs or opinions in judicial or administrative matters.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice and support to the Commission, the Commission staff, and the Office of the General Counsel on a variety of complex legal matters. Applicants should respond by providing examples of demonstrated ability to provide legal counsel across multiple substantive legal practice areas.
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively identify, interpret and analyze Federal laws, statutes, regulations, and cases as they relate to adjudications and other areas (EEOC legal sufficiency reviews, rulemaking, licensing, enforcement, oversight, agency administration).
3. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in connection with providing legal opinions, advice and counsel. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with management and staff, coworkers, and personnel of other government agencies.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.