U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
About the Position
Serves as Senior Assistant District Counsel. Independently plans, organizes, and conducts work, rendering legal advice and opinions on a wide range of complex and difficult legal issues. Incumbent is expected to carry out any assignment within his/her area of responsibility without preliminary instructions, and otherwise to operate with relative autonomy and direct client interface.
Who May Apply US Citizens
Qualifications
Education : An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
Bar Membership : An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Specialized Experience : Three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired AFTER being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. At least one year of the required professional legal experience is equivalent to the GS‑13 under the General Schedule or other pay systems (NOTE: EXPERIENCE MUST BE DOCUMENTED IN YOUR RESUME). Examples of this experience include: (1) analyzing facts, ascertaining law, giving opinions and stating facts on legal issues; (2) explaining legal principles and identifying alternative courses of action; (3) advising Program or Project Manager, Contracting Officer, or other manager or supervisors (a) on all aspects of procurement process to include drafting special agreements or unusual contracting clauses, (b) on NEPA, ESA, CZMA or other aspects of environmental law, (c) on the civilian personnel system and all aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, and EEO, or labor unions in the federal sector, and (d) on regulation under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act; and (4) preparing litigation reports and legal documents required by the agency in various federal courts.
Time in Grade Requirement : If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government must have completed 1 year at the next lower level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled.
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Who May Apply US Citizens
Qualifications
Education : An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
Bar Membership : An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Specialized Experience : Three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired AFTER being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. At least one year of the required professional legal experience is equivalent to the GS‑13 under the General Schedule or other pay systems (NOTE: EXPERIENCE MUST BE DOCUMENTED IN YOUR RESUME). Examples of this experience include: (1) analyzing facts, ascertaining law, giving opinions and stating facts on legal issues; (2) explaining legal principles and identifying alternative courses of action; (3) advising Program or Project Manager, Contracting Officer, or other manager or supervisors (a) on all aspects of procurement process to include drafting special agreements or unusual contracting clauses, (b) on NEPA, ESA, CZMA or other aspects of environmental law, (c) on the civilian personnel system and all aspects of handling issues of conduct, performance, and EEO, or labor unions in the federal sector, and (d) on regulation under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act; and (4) preparing litigation reports and legal documents required by the agency in various federal courts.
Time in Grade Requirement : If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government must have completed 1 year at the next lower level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled.
Additional Information About Transcripts Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
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