See below for important information regarding this job. The Incumbent will serve as a Senior Counsel for the Litigation Team under the Office of the Chief Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, a Major Subordinate Command (MSC), located in Philadelphia, PA.
Duties
Serves as a Senior Counsel - Litigation and will perform the following duties in collaboration with the Team Leader: Presents the Government's case in connection with appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Assists the Department of Justice in cases filed in Federal court, Provides direction, guidance, and mentorship to other Team members, Assigns work, plans, and directs activities of lower-graded Trial Attorneys, Develops legal policy and procedures for use by Trial Attorneys, Provides guidelines to be followed in preparation for Alternative Dispute Resolution, discovery, depositions, hearings, and selection and preparation of witnesses, Prepares trial outlines, Conducts pre-trial conferences with appellant's representatives, Prepares stipulation of facts, Oversees and reviews preparation of motions, presentation of evidence, and tactics in in direct examination and cross- examination of witnesses, Serves as consultant to Trial Attorneys, and Reviews documents and coordinates with Acquisition Counsel on claim resolutions, settlement agreements, and termination actions.
Salary
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED for ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL) GS-0905-14: 1) The first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); 2) Proof that you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Annual bar certification cards issued from your state of licensure are not considered acceptable. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website that is dated within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement or sworn statement to that effect. If there is not a date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good status and in active status prior to appointment. 3) In addition to 1 and 2 (listed above), each grade level has the following qualification requirements: To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with DoDI 1442.2 (Personnel Actions Involving Civilian Attorneys), promotion for this position is based on the individual's time, performance, and mastery of skills at the required grade level and only with approval of the designated official (DLA General Counsel) in accordance with the applicable regulation. The legal experience described in your application package or resume will be evaluated and screened for competencies required to perform the duties of the position as described in the Major Duties section of this announcement. The QUALITY of experience will be evaluated and screened to determine how closely or to what extent your experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Your application package or resume must demonstrate you have the competencies and quality of experience necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate grade level. PRINCIPAL SELECTION FACTORS: (Narrative Statement Required) Narrative Statements: Providing Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narrative statements addressing the following principal selection factors. Knowledge and experience in litigating and presenting the Government's case which involves directing Trial Attorneys in connection with appeals before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals of the Department of Defense. Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent legal research skills, recognized proficiency as an advocate, and demonstrated effectiveness in advising high-level civilian and or military management officials. Ability to lead personnel toward achievement of organizational goals and the ability to manage programs or cases and other resources. Security Clearance: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. If selected, you must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are unable to obtain this level of security clearance (as a result of undisclosed or disclosed background issues), within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the agency), the employment offer may be withdrawn. In addition, incumbent is subject to periodic re-investigation to maintain security eligibility in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R.
Education
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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.
Required Documents
Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents required. Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION: 1. Your resume: Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present"). Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include, viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder. In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade for Federal civilian positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete. You may include additional information in your resume or a cover letter at your discretion. 2. A legal writing sample of 10 pages or less. 3. Narrative Statement. A written narrative statement specifically describing your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities relevant to the principal selection factors listed under Qualifications in the Requirements section above. 4. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). 5. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if current Federal employee). 6. If you are applying under Veterans' Preference, you should submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to: DD214 (which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit an official statement of service from your command or other official documentation that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. **The "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 7. If applicable, supporting documentation for military spouse preference. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: 8. Proof you are licensed and a member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof is a "certificate of good standing" issued by your state of licensure within 6 months of the date of application or a screenshot of your bar status taken from your state of licensure website dated within 6 months. If there is no date on the screen shot, you must provide a statement signed by you on the date that the screen shot was created. The successful applicant selected for employment must provide a "certificate of good standing" issued by their respective bar showing they are in good standing and in active status prior to appointment. 9. A sworn statement signed by you as to whether or not you have ever been found by any tribunal to have committed any crime or other act reflecting upon your suitability to practice law. 10. TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts must contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the degree awarded, date conferred, and all required courses as required by the position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at the time of application. NOTE: If you fail to provide the above listed documents, your application package will be considered incomplete, and you will be found ineligible. CONTACT INFORMATION: Mr. Antjuan Mills Supervisory Paralegal 215-737-7715 Antjuan.Mills@dla.mil
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted ON-LINE via USAJobs by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of the announcement. Only complete application packages will be considered. APPLICATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Applications will NOT be accepted or considered if sent by mail or facsimile. Only on-line applications will be considered. Contact Information: Jennifer Young (703) 767-2532 Jennifer.Young@dla.mil
