Attorney for Students

This position is located in the Headquarters Office of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Division of General Law (GCGL), in the office of General Counsel. GCGL is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations regarding many areas of law including labor & employment law, ethics (Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch), fiscal law, procurement, intellectual property and numerous other areas. While required to work effectively in all areas as listed above, it is desirable for the incumbent of this position to have substantive experience with labor and employment law, including litigation before the U.Experience in government ethics law is also highly desirable. Prepares legal opinions, interpretations, and recommendations with respect to statutes, regulations, and executive orders. Provides legal advice and recommendations to the Commission and other organizational components of the Commission on ethics, fiscal law, privacy, intellectual property, and other general law areas. Reviews documents prepared by operating staff for legal sufficiency, e.g. contracts, procurement solicitations, interagency agreements, and directives, etc. Drafts and prepares certain Commission regulations and policies (e.g., Represents the Commission before administrative law judges and administrative boards. Participates in discussions, meetings, and conferences with Commission staff and officials in proposing policy and implementation of regulations and statutes. Coordinates and consults with the Department of Justice, Office of Government Ethics, the Comptroller General, the office of Management and Budget, the General Services Administration, and other federal agencies. S. Citizen. S. Citizen. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. Department of Homeland Security. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, if converted, you will be required to serve a two (2) year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Assisting with research, analysis and persuasive writing (which may include opinions, briefs, pleadings, or motions) relating to difficult legal questions involving two or more of the following legal areas of expertise: ethics, procurement, fiscal law, intellectual property, privacy, or negotiating settlement agreements. Completing research, analysis and persuasive writing (which may include opinions, briefs, pleadings, or motions) relating to difficult legal questions involving the following legal areas of expertise: 1) labor and employment law (including human resources matters); and 2) ethics, procurement, fiscal law, intellectual property, privacy, and negotiating settlement agreements. Independently completing research, analysis and persuasive writing (which may include opinions, briefs, pleadings, or motions) relating to difficult legal questions involving 1) labor and employment law (including human resources matters and representing clients before the EEOC and MSPB); and 2) ethics, procurement, fiscal law, intellectual property, and negotiating settlement agreements. 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., 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. 1) two years of experience as a practicing attorney); OR (2) one year of experience as a practicing attorney and a second professional law degree (LL.GS-13: In addition to basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have three years of experience as a practicing attorney. GS-14: In addition to basic requirement and qualifying specialized experience, applicants must have four years of experience as a practicing attorney. This proof may consist of a law school transcript or other documentation which provides clear and specific proof of education, such as a diploma. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. All education claimed by applicants will be verified. Additional Information CPSC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. This appointment requires completion of a two year trial period unless you have previously successfully completed a trial period that meets the following: All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. As a condition of employment, the selectee must reside in the local commuting area of the duty station listed in this announcement. CPSC headquarters employees (Bethesda, MD) will be relocating to 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC. Applicants should be aware that acceptance of this position includes the requirement to report to the new location once the relocation is finalized.