Attorney-Advisor (General)

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to all components of the USMS in matters that arise in the conduct of USMS missions pursuant to 28 USC § 566, and as delegated by the Attorney General.

Duties

The Office of General Counsel is seeking an experienced Attorney Advisor, GS-14 and GS-15, FPL GS-15, to provide legal services with a concentration in labor and employment law for a federal law enforcement agency with a special emphasis on administrative litigation before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA and arbitrators, as well as litigation support in agency related cases to Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other Department of Justice counsel who represent the agency and its personnel in all areas of federal litigation. Attorney Advisors in the Off ice of General Counsel, U.S. Marshals Service, also provide legal advice and assistance in other areas of law including but not limited to civil and criminal procedure, federal contracts, asset forfeiture and ethics.

Salary

• $143,913 - $197,200/year

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation to include credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Selective Service registration is required, if applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience, including substantial experience in handling administrative labor and employment litigation matters, before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, Federal Labor Relations Authority and arbitrations through hearing and appeals, as well as in federal court.

Other Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Required Documents

Applicants may submit a current resume no longer than 2 pages and cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) along with a writing sample of no more than 10 pages.

Your resume mustshow work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If more than two (2) pages are submitted, only the first two (2) pages of work experience will be reviewed to determine your qualifications.

How to Apply

For instructions on how to apply, and for more information about this vacancy announcement please visit the Department of Justice website https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/vacanciesSearch by "Attorney" positions, for the "USMS" under Organization, and locate the Job Announcement Number "DE-13056610-26-MB"