Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

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Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an Attorney Adviser, you will use your knowledge of and experience with the Office of the General Counsel to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Researching, selecting and summarizing pertinent facts from case reports, interpretative legal decisions, and analogous agency precedents.
• Participating in administrative hearings, court actions, and other legal proceedings in defense of the Department.
• Reviewing or assisting in the review and disposition of petitions.
• Providing legal advice, guidance and assistance to program officials, HHS personnel, advisory committees, and in other such areas as specific statutory or constitutional issues or actions; interpretation of new and emerging programs/agency responsibilities; reviewing of documents and other materials to insure legal sufficiency and compliance with legal requirements; and other related matters.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Two year trail period may be required.
• Must maintain active bar membership in good standing and the eligibility to practice law in the highest court of a state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia throughout employment in the Office of the General Counsel.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications:

A.) Education Requirement: Must have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited educational institution;

B.) Bar Membership: Must have a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court;

AND

C.) License to Practice Law: Must have a current, valid license with eligibility to practice law in a state, the District of Columbia, or any United States territory or commonwealth.

In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, the following minimum qualifications must be met:

Minimum Qualifications (GS-11): Must have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited educational institution.

Minimum Qualifications (GS-12): Must have at least one (1) year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Minimum Qualifications (GS-13): Must have at least two (2) years of professional legal experience post bar admission, with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Minimum Qualifications (GS-14): Must have at least three (3) years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed in this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. At a minimum, military service must be considered a positive factor when assessing Attorney candidates. Applicant lists will annotate which applicants are veterans.

Required Documents

Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete application package which includes:

• Your Resume. The resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. For resume writing guidance, please visit the or view their . For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: .
• Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
• College transcript (You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school.)

Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)

• Cover Letter
• Veterans' Preference documentation:
  • Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
  • Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.

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