Attorney-Advisor (General)

Summary

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.

Requirements

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority