Attorney Advisor (International) (Public Notice Flyer)

The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking a person with exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal communication skills to join our team of international technical assistance attorneys. The applicant's role as an Attorney-Advisor will include assessing the legal needs of host countries and then designing and implementing technical assistance to address those needs. Annual salary and benefits at the GS-12, 13, or 14 level.

Duties

CLDP attorneys are the primary implementers for the Office of General Counsel's international development programs. In this position, you will consult with other U.S. government agencies, foreign government officials, and members of the private sector to assess development needs and to design and implement assistance programs. This position supports U.S. government efforts to improve the business environment in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Pakistan.

Salary

• $99,200 - $181,216/year

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: Yes
• License required: No
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid

Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or knowledge of trade law, regulatory or legislative development, trade facilitation, public procurement, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, cybersecurity, digital trade, or other areas of complex commercial law is strongly preferred.
• Project management experience, including exceptional organizational skills, the ability to plan and manage multiple technical assistance programs at once while determining program priorities, and maintaining program effectiveness is strongly preferred.
• Experience engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders on trade, and commercial law issues is preferred.
• Prior experience and/or familiarity in working with foreign governments, international organizations and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing on varied and complex topics with diverse stakeholders including high-level officials is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and reporting relationships with interagency peers, International Program Specialists, subject-matter experts, and foreign government counterparts is essential.
• Prior experience with drafting funding or project proposals is preferred but not required.
• Frequent International travel is required. Attorney-Advisors in this position carry out many of their programs in the host countries around the globe.
• Interest or familiarity with countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and/or Pakistan is preferred.
• Proficiency either in Russian, Romanian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen or Uzbek is preferred.
• Must be a United States Citizen and registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Must be able to verify active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Education Law Degree and Bar Membership: Incumbent must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Colombia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court, in good character; and in full compliance with continuing legal education requirements of an appropriate bar. The incumbent must maintain this professional qualification at all times as a condition of employment. Other Information

This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.

Required Documents

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
• Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
• Copy of law school transcript. (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
• Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.

Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.

Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

How to Apply

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please email a resume, cover letter, law school transcript and certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing to jfilpi@doc.gov with the subject line OS-OGC-PNF-25-12573157 for GS-12,13, or 14, and including at least the following information in the email's body:

[PERSON'S NAME]

[PERSONS' ADDRESS]

[PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER]

[PERSON'S EMAIL ADDRESS]

Benefits

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. Learn more about federal benefits.