This announcement will be used to fill few vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We are hiring attorneys with Federal and/or administrative litigation experience, preferably in the area of employment law, as well as attorneys with experience in regulatory and advisory work. OGC attorneys work on a wide variety of both internal and governmentwide programs that support Federal employees, retirees, and family members.
Basic Qualifications At the GS-12 level and above: Applicants with one or more years of post J.D. legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice, must have: A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and At least one year of experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; at least two years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; and at least three years of progressively responsible experience, preferably including supervisory experience, to qualify at the GS-14 level. At the GS-11 level: Applicants with less than one year of post J.D. legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice, must have: A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; Academic standing in the upper third of the attorney's law school graduating class (to the extent an applicant's law school has class rank); and Advanced educational attainment that indicates the ability to independently perform legal work, such as work or achievement of significance on a law school's official law review or journals; special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school (e.g., membership in the Order of the Coif or winning a moot court competition); full-time or continuous participation in a legal clinic program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation; significant summer clerk experience; or other evidence of clearly superior accomplishment or achievement. Preferred Qualifications If applying for a litigation position, experience "first chairing" MSPB and/or EEO litigation; The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging situations; Strong oral and written communication skills; High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes; The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment; Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances; Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently; and Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside OGC. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
We are seeking to fill multiple vacancies and, in particular, are looking to hire attorneys to practice in one or more of the following areas: Representing the agency in important and sensitive litigation, including in administrative proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and supporting the Department of Justice in Federal district court. For these positions, litigation experience is strongly desired. Providing legal advice and assistance on the agency's regulatory work, including drafting and reviewing regulations and advising as to regulatory process. Providing legal advice and assistance on internal and governmentwide labor relations matters, including advising the human resources office and agency management in collective bargaining. Providing legal advice and assistance regarding oversight of the agency and its programs by entities including Congress, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office. Supporting the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) and Alternate DAEO in the full range of agency ethics program operations, including advising employees, reviewing financial disclosure reports, and training. Providing legal advice and assistance to FOIA staff and reviewing FOIA appeals. Other duties as assigned. Attorneys at OPM have a diverse and interesting portfolio of work, providing legal advice and representation in support and defense of a diverse array of both OPM's internal operations as well as its governmentwide leadership and direction in the strategic management of the Federal workforce.