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Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education

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 FSA is a Principal Office of the United States Department of Education responsible for awarding billions of dollars in federal student aid funds.
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 APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.
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 We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.
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 As an Attorney, GS-905-11, you will be responsible for:
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   Preparing preliminary memoranda/reports outlining facts and legal issues, analyzing the factual and legal issues involved, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents to the relevant facts, and justifying recommendations or conclusions.
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   Conducting research in connection with legal questions, such as questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, and regulations as they pertain to Enforcement matters.
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   Reviewing and synthesizing evidence to support legal theories.
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   Investigating and/or adjudicating borrower defense claims involving varied factual and legal issues under close supervision.
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 As an Attorney, GS-905-12, you will be responsible for:
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   Preparing preliminary memoranda/reports outlining facts and legal issues, analyzing the factual and legal issues involved, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents to the relevant facts, and justifying recommendations or conclusions.
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   Conducting research of statutes, regulations, ED and FSA policies and legal opinions bearing on the legal issues involved in the development and implementation of investigation activities and borrower defense decisions.
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   Gathering, reviewing, and analyzing evidence to support case development.
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   Investigating or adjudicating borrower defense claims involving varied factual and legal issues.
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   Relocation will not be paid.
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   You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
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   Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
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  You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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 If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).
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 Is an active member in good standing in the Bar of a State, Territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You must be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
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 One year of professional legal experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility at the next lower grade level or equivalent.
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 Second professional law degree (LL.M.) which requires one full year of graduate study; OR
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   Academic standing in the upper third of the law school graduating class; or
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   Work or achievement of significance on his/her law school&rsquo;s official law review; or
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   Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; or
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   Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team which represents the law school or in competition with other law schools; or
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   Full-time or continuous participation, for one year or two semesters of law school, in a legal aid program (as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation); or
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 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-09 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
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   Experience assisting with the review of borrower defense to repayment claims pursuant to 34 C.F.R.
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   685.222, 34 C.F.R.
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   685.206(c)-(d).
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   Experience with interpreting borrower defense to repayment regulations, specifically 34 C.F.R.
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   Experience in legal research.
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   Is an active member in good standing in the Bar of a State, Territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You must be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
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 Two years of professional legal experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility at the next lower grade level or equivalent.
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 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-11 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
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   Experience analyzing and adjudicating borrower defense to repayment claims or overseeing the review of borrower defense to repayment claims pursuant to 34 C.F.R.
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   685.222, 34 C.F.R.
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   685.206(c)-(d).
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   Experience with interpreting and applying borrower defense to repayment regulations, specifically 34 C.F.R.
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   Experience in reviewing and analyzing evidence.
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 Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education .
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 Veterans&rsquo; Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email sro_recruiting@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor (&ldquo;Veterans Counseling Session&rdquo; should be placed in the subject line of the email).
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 Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.
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 Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
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 Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.
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 Financial Disclosure: This position does require financial disclosure.
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 Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252).
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 Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
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 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.
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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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 As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
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 Review our benefits
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 Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 We will review your application and documentation submitted to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the Monster Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
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 Oral Communications, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management
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 We will refer the best qualified candidates to the Selecting Official of the job for further review and consideration. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet qualifications required, and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with this position as defined below. Please be sure to give examples in your resume and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of people you interacted with, and the complexity and sensitivity of the issues you handled.
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General Attorney, GS-905-11/12, FPL 12 (ED Only)

GENERAL ATTORNEY (COMMERCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW)

United States Courts

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has an immediate opening for a highly qualified attorney to serve as a court attorney. The court attorney supports the work of the Legal Division of the Office of the Clerk.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>The Legal Division's principal responsibility is to recommend to the court the disposition of substantive and procedural motions, appeals decided without oral argument, and emergency matters.<br>
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The court attorney will conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda, draft proposed orders, respond to judges' inquiries, and make oral presentations.<br>
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The court attorney will meet with three-judge panels in formal conferences about twice a month. At conference, the court attorney and staff attorneys answer any questions about their cases, and the panel discusses and votes on the attorneys' recommendations.<br>
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The court attorney and staff attorneys may also present their recommendations orally to the judges when handling time-sensitive emergency motions.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
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<p></p><ul><li>Because the D.C. Circuit entertains a large number of high-profile and sealed cases, the court attorney is subject to strict confidentiality requirements.</li>
<li>Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.</li>
<li>The position is subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.</li>
<li>Direct deposit of pay is required.</li>
<li>In addition, your continued employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. A full background investigation for a security clearance may be required.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p>The caseload of the D.C. Circuit involves virtually every area of federal law and is unique in the number of cases filed against the executive branch. Because the court attorney must be able to advise the judges on difficult, varied, and important legal issues, the court is highly selective in its hiring. The court is looking for individuals who have demonstrated the ability to research and analyze complex legal issues in depth and to express themselves clearly, both orally and in writing.<br>
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To qualify for the CL 30 level, you must be a member of the bar of a state or the District of Columbia and have at least three years of specialized experience after graduation from law school.<br>
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The following may be credited as one year of specialized experience:
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<li>Graduation in the upper third of class from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools;</li>
<li>Membership on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;</li>
<li>Graduation from a law school on the approved list of the American Bar Association or that of the Association of American Law Schools with an advanced degree (LLM or equivalent); or</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the appointing official, is the equivalent of the above.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>At a minimum, applicants must possess a J.D. degree as of the position's start date. A judicial clerkship or internship, law review membership, or comparable legal research and writing experience is desirable. Litigation experience is advantageous. Graduation in the top 25% of your law school is preferred.<br>
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><ul><li>Selected applicants will serve a one-year probationary period.</li>
<li>Employees of the federal judiciary are excepted service appointments. Appointments are &quot;at will' and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court.</li>
<li>The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.</li>
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<i>The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.</i></div></div><br>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Federal benefits include paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, flexible benefits program, long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan.</p>
<p>Review our benefits</p></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and an interview.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p></p><div><ul><li>Cover letter</li></ul>
<ul><li>Resume</li></ul>
<ul><li>Law school transcript</li></ul>
<ul><li>Self-edited writing sample</li></ul>
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<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
</p><p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>Email a cover letter (addressed to Felicia Powell, Human Resources Specialist), resume, law school transcript, and self-edited writing sample as a single PDF attachment to VacancyCourtAttorney-USCA-25-14@cadc.uscourts.gov.</p></div><p><br>
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Human Resources
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<div>VacancyCourtAttorney-USCA-25-14@cadc.uscourts.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit</i><br>
<i>333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20001</i><br>
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</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Interviews will begin immediately. Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>12/12/2025 to 03/12/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$113,975 to - $185,258 per year
<p>Depending on qualifications.</p>
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>CL 30</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Not required</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time - Some work may be done remotely.</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Excepted</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>0905 Attorney
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Not Required</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>USCA-25-14</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>852380700</div></div></div></div>

Court Attorney

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
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<br>Office of General Counsel
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
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<br>12845367-BSM-AA
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<b>Location:</b><br>
Washington, DC 20002 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Friday, January 2, 2026
<br>About the Office
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The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's OGC is a collegial office of 4 attorneys and 5 government information specialists. OGC provides legal advice on complex issues relevant to general OIG operations and specific OIG audits, investigations, inspections, and reviews.
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The DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG), one of the premier federal inspector general offices, performs audits, evaluations, investigations, and special reviews of the personnel and programs of the DOJ components including the FBI, DEA, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, and the U.S. Attorneys' Offices. The OIG's mission is to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct, and promote integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Department programs and operations. The OIG carries out its responsibilities with a nationwide work force of investigators, auditors, inspectors, attorneys, and support staff. OIG employees are provided with an array of benefits, outstanding development and training opportunities, and the opportunity to earn various forms of monetary and honorary recognition for significant contributions to the success of the OIG's mission. We are seeking motivated, dedicated, and talented professionals. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply for this position with the OIG. The featured position of Attorney-Advisor is located in the OIG's Office of General Counsel (OGC). OGC's function, generally, is to provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of topics to the IG and to OIG management and staff.
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This vacancy may be used to fill other similar and/or comparable positions throughout the agency within the stated duty station.
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Job Description
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As an Attorney Advisor, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing critical legal advice and technical services in support of the OIG's core oversight mission. OGC Attorney Advisors are experienced attorneys who have previously served as civil litigators (in government and private practice), prosecutors, defense counsel, and agency counsel. OGC Attorney Advisors handle a broad range of long-term and short-term assignments, develop expertise in a wide variety of legal and policy issues, and interact with management and staff across the OIG. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:
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1. Providing legal opinions or memoranda on complex and difficult issues of law relevant to general OIG operations or to particular OIG audits, investigations, inspections, or reviews, which encompass criminal, national security, ethics, and other issues.
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2. Engaging in meetings, personal contacts, and telephone conferences with top legal and administrative personnel in the Department of Justice and other federal agencies, on important legal and policy questions and issues.
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3. Acting as the principal attorney in charge of the preparation and presentation of cases before administrative bodies, and serving as the OIG's liaison with the litigating DOJ component in litigation to which the OIG is a party.
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4. Analyzing and preparing recommendations for OIG responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and reviewing OIG reports for Privacy Act protected and proprietary information to clear such reports for public release.
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5. Consulting and coordinating with OIG investigators in preparing recommendations for suspension and department actions by the Department against financially irresponsible parties doing business with the Department.
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Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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Qualifications
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, possess a J.D. Degree, and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
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Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.
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In addition, to qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least 4 years or more post-J.D. legal experience, one (1) of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include providing legal opinions or memoranda on complex and difficult issues of law; reviewing and preparing recommendations for responses to subpoenas and other requests for production of materials; in depth knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; and conducting litigation, including trying cases, before courts and administrative tribunal.
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You must meet all qualifications by the closing date of this announcement.
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All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
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Application Process
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Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials and the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative written response. Rather, you must describe in your application, in detail, how your present and/or past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below:
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Extensive litigation experience, including drafting and filing legal briefs or memoranda as well as presenting evidence in proceedings before courts or administrative tribunals, with demonstrated abilities in the areas of written and oral advocacy.
<br>Extensive experience analyzing complex legal issues, making statutory interpretations, and developing sound and supportable legal recommendations and arguments.
<br>Thorough knowledge of legal principles and federal law, including familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, employment law, contract law, and federal ethics regulations.
<br>Ability to represent an organization professionally and articulate the organization's position at meetings and in interactions with high-level officials, and to coordinate with internal and external offices.
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Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. A subject matter expert will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.
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Required Documents
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A current resume showing relevant experience. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:
<br>Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
<br>Employer name and contact information,
<br>Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month and year),
<br>Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
<br>A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
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The resume should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. 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, and 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.
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<b>Member in Good Standing:</b> Documentation showing you are currently an active member in good standing of the bar of any state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
<br>Assessment Questionnaire (you will be prompted to complete this when you apply online).
<br>Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
<br>Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable)
<br>If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
<br>If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
<br>Interested applicants must apply on USAJOBS-https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/852711000
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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$167,603.00 to $195,200.00 Per Year

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