Summary About the Position: Selects and accomplishes procedures and methods of preparation and trial of cases consults on more unique or complex cases with the managing counsel regarding the Government's positions, strategies, and arguments. Responsibilities Preparation or review of extremely complex legal issues, instruments, assemblies, or the preparation of legal opinions on complex litigation relating to state and federal laws and regulations. Work is characterized by difficult legal or factual questions involved because of the absence of clearly applicable precedents or it is highly arguable which precedents. Preparation of legal briefs and demurrers, motions and written arguments; direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses and summations on completion of evidence. Represents the Command to which assigned in meetings, negotiations, conferences, presentations, hearings, administrative litigation, or other forums. Renders legal advice and assistance (either oral or in writing as required) to all elements of the Command. Assumes full responsibility for the preparation and presentation of the Government's case in adversarial proceedings, the majority of which are Type III cases, the most complex @type. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Education Requirement for Trial Attorney, GS-0905-14: An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (L.L.B or JD). Only a law degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the American Bar Association is acceptable to meet positive education requirements. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualifications determination and you may be found "not qualified." In addition to meeting the education basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience: Three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. This experience was acquired after being admitted to the bar. Examples of this experience are: (1) examining all correspondence, contracts and other pertinent documentary evidence as well as reviewing all applicable laws, regulations and directives, (2) preparing legal opinions and all written pleadings including answers, motions, briefs and such other legal papers as are required in each case, (3) securing, interviewing, arranging for and taking depositions of parties and witnesses, (4) initiating and responding to other discovery procedures, including preparation of interrogatories, (5) coordinating and arranging for hearing dates with the hearing authorities and opposing counsel, and providing for the presence of all government witnesses at such hearings, (6) planning and developing trial techniques, tactics, legal theories and procedures to be used in trial of each assigned case, (7) examining and cross-examining witnesses and introducing evidence during the course of adversary proceedings. Must be a current member in good standing of a bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Time in Grade Requirement: If currently employed as an attorney by the federal government you must have completed one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CF) 56 - Legal position. Situational telework may be available according to agency policy. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Enhanced Annual leave and credit for Non-Federal Service may be authorized. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/#url=Fact-Sheets Advanced In-Hire Rate may be authorized. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/superior-qualifications-and-special-needs-pay-setting-authority/ Relocation/Recruitment/Retention Incentive may be authorized. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/recruitment-relocation-retention-incentives/ Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/student-loan-repayment/
