Attorney-Advisor (General)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Legal Counsel Division (LCD). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a legal advisor on information disclosure and privacy issues and to handle Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation. Non‑BU: This is a non‑bargaining unit position. Basic Requirements – GS‑13 The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); AND Specialized professional legal experience in excess of two (2) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, or two years of judicial clerkship, as well as at least two years of specialized professional experience of a legal or non‑legal nature that will be of material value in performing the duties of this position. Basic Requirements – GS‑14 and GS‑15 The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); AND Specialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization. Specialized Experience The skills and experience listed immediately below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application. You qualify for the GS‑13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS‑14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑13 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS‑15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS‑14 grade level in the federal government. Specialized experience is experience providing legal advice and support on matters related to privacy and information disclosure law, which is preferred but not required. Candidates without experience in privacy and information disclosure law should have experience in preparing complex legal memoranda and briefs and the demonstrated ability to quickly learn a new area of the law. All candidates must have experience in providing accurate, thorough, and well‑written legal advice on matters of first impression while under considerable time pressure. Service as a federal judicial clerk is preferred but not required. Applicants should have five or more years of relevant post‑JD experience. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr DHS Headquarters