Deputy General Counsel

Full Job Description

The Criminal Division is seeking an attorney to serve as a General Attorney (Deputy General Counsel) in the Office of Administration's (ADM) Office of General Counsel (OGC).

The incumbent provides legal advice and counsel to Criminal Division managers and supervisors on employment and federal personnel law, as well as litigation and investigation matters.

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D.

legal experience with at least two of the following areas: (1) Standards of Conduct and Ethics, (2) Federal Employment Law; (3) and/or Equal Employment Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Expert knowledge of federal personnel and employment law, to include litigation before the MSPB, EEOC, and OSC.

Experience advising senior leaders (to include SES and political appointees) on employment related issues. Experience working in a General Counsel's Office within a federal agency.

Current or prior experience working for the Department of Justice is preferred. Major Duties:

As a Deputy General Counsel, you will: Provide advice and counsel to managers and supervisors on a wide variety of employment law matters including performance and conduct issues, time and attendance, reasonable accommodations, and complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Represent the Criminal Division in proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Serve as agency counsel in federal court litigation.

Serve as agency point of contact for investigations involving the EEOC, OSC, Office of the Inspector General, and Office of Professional Responsibility.

Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations. Propound and respond to discovery, draft motions and briefs, and conduct legal research.

Collaborate on the planning, development, and implementation of training on legal issues for supervisors and managers and provide such training.

Review proposed Division policy and work with Division management to ensure legal sufficiency, as well as compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, and business processes.

Research complex legal issues and recommend potential solutions to the General Counsel and ADM leadership.

Provide support to the General Counsel on special projects and administration of Criminal Division programs, including the Honors Program and attorney bar certification.