Attorney-Adviser (General)

Closing Date: 20th July, 2026

Description:

Summary:
Ethics Law & Disclosure Division is responsible for establishing and maintaining a uniform legal framework of Government ethics for Executive Branch.

This position is located at Office of Government Ethics, Ethics Law and Disclosure Division. As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will exercise leadership in the Executive Branch to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of Government employees, and to resolve potential conflicts of interest

Duties:
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 . If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Research legal issues which are often complex.
• Draft written letters, memoranda, and other legal documents, generally for a higher graded attorney based on prior legal research.
• Prepare memoranda on ethics and other administrative laws; Respond to Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests; Create and deliver presentations within OGE and to Federal agencies and other organizations.
• Assist OGE senior attorneys, the Chief of Staff, and the Director through research and writing related to all aspects of the administration and legal compliance of the agency.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• A trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the trial period.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf) to determine your suitability for federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf) or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf). Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• The Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993 prohibits requesting, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Key Requirements:

• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

Qualifications:
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf). One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including the following, by the closing date:

• Be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation; AND
• Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In addition, applicants must meet the following specialized experience requirement:

• Specialized experience for the GS-11: You must meet the basic requirement of being a law school graduate and a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law.
• Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have a minimum of 1 year practicing as a licensed attorney. The experience must include 1 year of experience related to federal government ethics.
• Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have a minimum of 2 years practicing as a licensed attorney. The experience must include 1 year of experience related to federal government ethics.

Education:
Education Requirements:
Law Degree: Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.B from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) (http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/aba_approved_law_schools.html)

And

Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar in any state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If selected, the applicant must provide proof of bar membership.

Additional Information:
Other Information:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• Veterans preference does not apply to Attorney positions.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information?_gl=1*k27y6k*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODQwMDkwOTgkbzMkZzEkdDE3ODQwMDkxMDAkajU4JGwwJGgw)
 
Additional Information:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits: