Attorney-Adviser

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 8, Office of Regional Counsel, Legal Counseling FOIA Branch.

About : Region 8 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as experience providing legal advice and counsel at a federal, state, or local agency, a non-governmental entity, or in private practice.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as experience performing legal analyses and presenting recommendations to managers, human resource officials, and/or decision makers on labor and employment law matters and experience representing clients in administrative or judicial proceedings, including negotiations and settlements.

To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing expert legal counsel regarding labor and employment law matters; making legal recommendations to senior managers, human resource officials, and/or decision makers on labor and employment law matters; representing clients in administrative or judicial proceedings, including negotiations and settlements; and managing a significant case docket.

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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

At the entry level of this position, you will: Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations. Perform litigation activities.

Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices. Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution. Serve as representative of the Region.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.

NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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