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Attorney-Advisor (General)

U.S. Marshals Service

Arlington, VAFull-time$144–197K/yrPosted 1w ago

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Compensation
$144–197K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Bar MembershipSecret clearanceDoctorate

Job overview

The Office of General Counsel seeks an experienced Attorney Advisor at the GS-14/GS-15 level to provide legal services focused on labor and employment law for the U.S. Marshals Service, handling administrative litigation before agencies such as the EEOC, MSPB, and FLRA, and supporting agency cases in federal court.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Labor and Employment LawAdministrative LitigationCivil ProcedureCriminal ProcedureFederal ContractsAsset ForfeitureEthics

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or NationalBackground Investigation Including Credit Tax and Drug ChecksSelective Service RegistrationSecret Security ClearanceJ.D. DegreeActive Bar Membership5+ Years Post-J.D. Experience

Full job description

Summary

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to all components of the USMS in matters that arise in the conduct of USMS missions pursuant to 28 USC § 566, and as delegated by the Attorney General.

Duties

The Office of General Counsel is seeking an experienced Attorney Advisor, GS-14 and GS-15, FPL GS-15, to provide legal services with a concentration in labor and employment law for a federal law enforcement agency with a special emphasis on administrative litigation before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and arbitrators, as well as litigation support in agency related cases to Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other Department of Justice counsel who represent the agency and its personnel in all areas of federal litigation. Attorney Advisors in the Off ice of General Counsel, U.S. Marshals Service, also provide legal advice and assistance in other areas of law including but not limited to civil and criminal procedure, federal contracts, asset forfeiture and ethics. Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must successfully complete a background investigation to include credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Selective Service registration is required, if applicable. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience, including substantial experience in handling administrative labor and employment litigation matters, before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority and arbitrations through hearing and appeals, as well as in federal court.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Other Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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