Attorney Advisor

The Attorney Advisor position is in the Office of Judicial Integrity (OJI). OJI leads and coordinates workplace conduct initiatives to ensure an exemplary workplace for all Judiciary employees.

Duties The Office of Judicial Integrity (OJI) is seeking dedicated and professional Attorney Advisor to support OJI's mission and functions and to serve as Workplace Conduct Investigators. OJI provides workplace conduct policy and employment dispute resolution (EDR) expertise, guidance, and administrative support to Judicial Conference Committees, subcommittees, councils, advisory groups, and working groups. OJI develops programs and delivers training on workplace relations, investigations, workplace rights and protections, and EDR process topics. In addition to supporting the OJI's administrative, policy, and programmatic efforts, this position will also be responsible for conducting, tracking, monitoring, and reporting on independent workplace misconduct investigations. The ideal candidate must have experience doing research, conducting investigations, handling sensitive material, and managing multiple and competing priorities; and have excellent verbal communication, writing, and time management skills. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Conducting or overseeing independent workplace conduct investigations, management reviews, workplace assessments, or similar fact-finding inquiries at the request of chief judges and senior Judiciary officials, to include proper investigation planning; identifying, requesting, and analyzing records and documents; conducting interviews; and preparing comprehensive and objective reports of findings and recommendations. Leading workplace conduct investigations teams of trained Judiciary staff. Preparing and presenting investigative activity summary reports for AO executives, chief judges, and Judicial Conference Committees. Developing working relationships with AO, federal public defender organization, and court staff to facilitate investigations and information gathering. Providing subject matter expertise, policy development support, and administrative assistance on OJI policy initiatives and programs. Coordinating with other AO offices on OJI policy and programmatic initiatives. Researching and preparing background materials, agenda items, committee reports, and other documents on meetings and actions of Judicial Conference Committees, subcommittees, councils, and working groups. Researching, analyzing, presenting, and discussing workplace conduct legal issues and questions with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the Judiciary, including Committee members, federal judges, and local court executives. Analyzing proposals and actions by Judicial Conference Committees, councils, and working groups; and conducting reviews of Judiciary policy for their impact on workplace conduct procedures and systems. Assisting in the development, implementation, and delivery of complex and multi-faceted nationwide programs and trainings on misconduct investigations and workplace-related protections, procedures, and resolution processes. Responding to inquiries from judges, Judiciary staff, and the public. Salary

• $105,383 - $195,200/year

Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Post J.D. Experience: Applicants must also possess at least 3 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: Subsequent to graduation from law school, applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 3 years) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below: Experience providing workplace conduct subject matter expertise and administrative support for workplace conduct policy development and programmatic efforts. Experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations, management reviews, workplace assessments, or similar fact-finding inquiries. Experience developing and delivering misconduct investigation, workplace policy, and resolution process training and programs. Experience producing and presenting documented, clear, and well-written reports on complex and sensitive issues. Education Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/. Required Documents For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status. Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 02/13/2025 to receive consideration. 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. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12679956