General Attorney

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Departmental Appeals Board, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. HHS -Wide Attorney Qualifications Requirements Education : Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. (Must provide transcripts prior to selection). Bar Membership : Must possess a current active bar membership in good standing. Admission to the bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active bar membership is verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with HHS. (Must provide a copy of active bar membership prior to selection). License to Practice Law : A current, valid license with eligibility to practice law in a state, the District of Columbia, or any United States territory or commonwealth is a continuing condition of employment for Federal attorneys. Additional Experience Requirements by Grade Level GS-9: Requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. No prior professional legal experience is required. GS-11: Requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. No prior professional legal experience is required. GS-12: Requires a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and one year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level. GS-13: Requires a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and two years of professional legal experience post bar admission, including one year equivalent to the GS-12 level. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services