Supervisory Attorney Advisor

Federal Transit Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Transit Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, seeks a supervisory attorney to assume the duties of the Assistant Chief Counsel for Litigation and Regional Operations in the Los Angeles area.

The position requires a JD, bar membership, and at least five years of professional attorney experience; candidates must demonstrate knowledge of transportation and administrative law, and strong oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, CFR, OMB circulars) of transportation, environmental, and fiscal law.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Executive Orders, agency guidance, government organization and functions.
• Knowledge of State and Federal administrative laws, including statutes, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.
• Expresses information clearly, makes convincing oral presentations, listens well and responds appropriately.

Skills

Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines

Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence

Administrative Law

Oral Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The Federal Transit Administration's Office of Chief Counsel is seeking a supervisory attorney to perform the tasks and duties of the Assistant Chief Counsel for Litigation and Regional Operations.

To qualify, your experience should include experience and education equal or equivalent to the following:

GRADE 15 - A law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least 5 (five) years of professional attorney experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines:Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of transportation, environmental, and fiscal law, including their order of precedence.


2. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence:Knowledge of laws, regulations, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Executive Orders, agency guidance, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.


3. Administrative Law:Knowledge of State and Federal administrative laws, including statutes, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.


4. Oral Communication:Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, confidential, technical and sensitive); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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. All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.