Attorney-Adviser (Special Counsel for Financial...

Closing Date: 9th May, 2024

Description:

Summary:
This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Enforcement. As an Attorney-Adviser (Special Counsel for Financial Litigation), you serve as Special Counsel for Financial Litigation providing expert legal advice and leadership in matters involving the recovery of money owed as a result of, or in relation to, Bureau enforcement matters.

Duties:
As an Attorney-Adviser (Special Counsel for Financial Litigation), you will:

• Litigate and support litigation in enforcement matters involving the recovery of agency debt arising from enforcement work, which may involve complex facts or law or require the coordination of numerous internal and external stakeholders. Such matters include civil cases enforcing agency debt, actions to recover fraudulent conveyances, use of pre- and post-judgment discovery, contempt proceedings, and representation of the Bureau in bankruptcy matters.
• Obtain and evaluate expert testimony, as necessary. Preparing motions, briefs, and other legal filings.
• Analyze facts, determining legal theories, and making recommendations regarding actions to enforce agency debt.
• Develop and implement strategy for, serving as the lead, and working collaboratively with a team on enforcement investigations involving the recovery of agency debt arising from enforcement work with minimal oversight by the supervisor.
• Oversee work of investigators, forensic accountants, paralegals, and other staff to gather, review, and analyze financial data and other facts.
• Prepare memoranda of fact and law and policy analyses of a complex nature, advising for or against action.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Key Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• A trial period may be required.
• Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
• Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

For the CN-71:

• Seven (7) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying experience for the experience requirements); Or
• You must have thirty-six (36) months of specialized experience at the CN-60 level (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

• Experience in the collection of debts arising from, or in relation to, government enforcement matters, including experience with civil collection tools collections in the context of bankruptcy matters, and related investigation and litigation experience.

Examples of related experience for this position are:

• Litigating or supporting litigation in matters involving the recovery of agency debt
• Analyzing facts, researching and formulating legal theories, and making recommendations regarding actions to enforce agency debt.
• Analyzing Federal bankruptcy and collections laws and regulations. Drafting or supervising the drafting of memoranda, briefs, or pleadings regarding collections or bankruptcy disputes.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. 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.

Education:
Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.

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