Attorney Adviser - Washington D.C., United States - USAJobs

Description

Duties

The Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, is seeking a Senior Counsel who is passionate about delving into complex legal issues and making a real impact on the lives of American workers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors, playing a pivotal role in shaping legal activities that directly impact workers across the nation.

The successful candidate will draft, review, and prepare a wide range of legal documents, from opinions and regulations to briefs and motions. Collaborating with divisions throughout the Department, the Senior Counsel will offer legal advice to senior management officials, analyzing legal issues and providing recommendations to drive informed decision-making. For example, the Senior Counsel will be involved in reviewing appellate recommendations, making recommendations on Supreme Court cases and appellate court matters, and occasionally drafting briefs and requests for appellate review. They will provide legal advice on policy issues and rulemaking, and will be called upon to analyze significant departmental regulations. They will also have the chance to develop talking points and briefing materials for senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of complex legal issues.

In this position, the Senior Counsel will have the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders from government, business, and other groups, and will reflect the views of the Solicitor in high-level conversations.

As a Senior Counsel, the individual will play a crucial role in influencing the agency's operations, assisting in the development of strategic plans and management documents, and ensuring that FOIA responses and other departmental communications comport with the law.

If you are a seasoned legal professional ready to wrestle with complex legal challenges, conduct advanced research, and make a meaningful impact on the American workforce, we invite you to apply for the Senior Counsel position at the Department of Labor. Join our dynamic team dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of workers nationwide.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• This position is outside the bargaining unit.
• This position requires financial disclosure.
  
  Qualifications
  
  To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.; and must have acquired the amount of experience indicated below for the GS-15 grade level.
  
  GS-15 level, four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, must be specialized experience as defined below. Specialized experience, for this grade level, is senior experience that has equipped the applicant with the necessary skills and abilities to perform the major duties of this position.
  
  Specialized experience is defined as senior experience in performing legal work, such as researching and analyzing issues, drafting briefs or legal memoranda, and advising clients, that is performed with a higher degree of independence.
  
  Note: An LL.M. may be substituted for a maximum of one year experience.
  
  Education
  
  Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
  
  If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
  
  Additional information
  
  Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.
  
  Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
  
  The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.
  
  Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
  
  As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
  
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  The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act .
  
  Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.