Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Associate General Counsel for External and Legislative Affairs)

Summary

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the agency's primary legal advisor on matters relating to requests for information and documents from key external stakeholders, including Congress or the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in connection with their respective oversight responsibilities.

Duties

Working closely with the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel for External and Legislative Affairs will guide the agency's responses to oversight requests while navigating the agency's legal duties and its strategic goals and objectives. The position requires a capable legal strategist with exceptional judgment, preferably with past experience with congressional oversight, legislative affairs, and GAO. As Associate General Counsel for External and Legislative Affairs, you will: Serve as a key member of the General Counsel's senior management team and interact directly with high-level officials in connection with congressional and GAO requests; Spearhead the agency's responses to formal and informal congressional and GAO requests by preparing or reviewing correspondence, negotiating compliance with demands for documentary material, and providing advice on any complex legal issues that may arise; Conduct or assist with briefings of congressional staff, and prepare or assist in the preparation of testimony for congressional hearings; Closely monitor and advise senior agency officials of developments in Congress and associated oversight requests; Work with the agency's Office of Congressional Relations and Office of Public Affairs to develop communication plans in connection with congressional oversight; and Assist with other aspects of OGC's work, including by rendering advice on questions of law or policy and assisting with pending litigation, especially in cases that overlap with the subject of an oversight request. Qualifications

Minimum RequirementsApplicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency. Additional Requirements GS-15 Positions For attorney appointments: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience. 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.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on the overall strength of your credentials as demonstrated by your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and experience. The most qualified candidates will be selected for interviews, which will also be considered in making the final decision. Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Trade Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, you are encouraged to include that information in your cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to your submission. Other Information

This position is in the Excepted Service (Schedule A). Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application and all supporting documentation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.