Attorney-Adviser (Counsel), CG-0905-15

As an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), your duties may include:

• Provides conflict management advice and counsel to all Offices and Divisions of the Corporation and senior management officials on specific cases and matters, serving as a senior legal authority on conflict management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) matters.
• Directs the planning, coordination and execution of conflict management strategies, policies and procedures involving significant legal issues or requiring national coordination in conjunction with Offices and Divisions of the Corporation and other federal agencies. Manages and oversees the FDIC’s compliance with all applicable conflict management regulations and statutes, including the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act.
• Researches, monitors and review cases, statutes, and regulations related to ADR to keep the FDIC current in its understanding and application of applicable law.
• Answers inquiries from the public related to ADR; networks with private sector and professional associations to maintain visibility for FDIC’s ADR program.
• Develops and implements strategy and approach for special projects of corporate-wide impact, including sensitive and confidential matters requiring senior-level legal judgment and coordination across the FDIC.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to conflcts and designs mechanisms to ensure protection and integrity of all conflict-related work.

Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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). 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.

• Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.

AND

Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14-grade level or above in the Federal service which includes experience applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles, practices, and techniques to resolve workplace disputes; interpreting and applying conflict management statutes and regulations to ensure agency compliance; and drafting legal documents related to conflict resolution.