Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Assistant General Counsel)

Office of the Secretary of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of Transportation seeks a Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement in Washington, DC. This senior manager supervises trial attorneys and an administrative staff to handle high-profile litigation and enforcement matters aligned with Departmental priorities.

Qualifications include a law degree (J.D. or LL.B.), active bar admission, and at least one year at the GS-14 level or equivalent; strong oral and written communication, planning, and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with LL.B., J.D., or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Active bar admission in the United States or DC or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of trial attorneys and an administrative assistant.
• Oversee high-profile and complex litigation matters and enforcement actions.

Education

J.D. or LL.B. (law degree)

Bar admission (US/DC/PR)

Job description

The Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement is the principal supervisory and managerial assistant to the Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement. The Deputy assists in the management of a staff of trial attorneys and an administrative assistant. The Deputy oversees high-profile and complex litigation matters involving Departmental priorities, enforcement matters, and participation in proceedings before independent agencies.

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

GRADE 15 - you must have at least one year of experience equal to or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

• Be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LL.B., J.D., or have completed a structured, multi-year apprenticeship under the supervision of a practicing attorney or judge equivalent.
• Be an active member in good standing of the bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
2. Administrative Law - Knowledge of state and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.
3. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
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, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
5. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
6. Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

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.