Attorney - Adviser

Closing Date: 11th April, 2024

Description:

Summary:
This position is in Region 6, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 6: Region 6

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

Duties:
At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Provide legal advice, performs legal research, prepares legal documentation, and provides policy recommendations.
• Participate in litigation activities.
• Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.
• Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution.

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.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.

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If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.

This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.

Qualifications:
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-11 level, you must have either:

• an LL.M. degree
• Or
• at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as a lawyer or a judicial law clerk at the state or federal level with environmental law or public service as shown through academic courses, internships or other experience; excellent academic credentials, superior research and writing skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a strong interest in public service.
• Or
• completed superior law student activities while earning a J.D. degree. Superior law student activities include:
• Academic standing in upper third of law school graduating class;
• Work or achievement of significance on law school's law review;
• Special high-level honors for academic excellence, such as election to Order of the Coif;
• Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team representing the law school in competition with other law schools;
• Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program or significant summer law office clerk experience; or
• Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement, as determined by the hiring office and documented in writing for the case file.

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:
You must:

• possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or equivalent apprentice experience as allowed per state law; and
• 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 of any U.S. jurisdiction in good standing. (NOTE: Bar membership is not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar before entry on duty.)

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