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    Attorney-Adviser (Counsel), CG-0905-15 - Washington, United States - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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    Summary

    Two positions are being filled and are located in the Professional Liability & Financial Crimes Unit and the Professional Liability Unit of the Legal Division. The incumbents are responsible for conducting litigation for professional liability claims related to failed financial institutions.

    Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

    Duties

  • Prepares legal opinions, provides legal advice, and conducts all aspects of litigation (., analysis of the facts and law, preparing and filing pleadings and motions, written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing at hearings, pretrial conferences, negotiations and mediations) from inception through trial, as a member of a team and/or as lead counsel in connection with professional liability claims.
  • Evaluates and recommends retention of outside counsel law firms; manages outside counsel in investigation and litigation strategic planning; ensures work is completed in accordance with FDIC policy; and reviews and approves outside counsel work products, budgets, and fees and expenses.
  • Prepares, attends, and makes oral presentations at court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and/or Board meetings.
  • Utilizes and maintains understanding of how to effectively use electronic databases and software for legal research, fact investigations, eDiscovery, case analysis, and oral presentations.
  • Confers with and acts in an advisory capacity to Supervisory Counsel, Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and members of the Board of Directors on any legal questions.
  • Represents the FDIC as lead counsel in the investigation of the facts and analysis of the law to determine whether, and make recommendations, to pursue claims against the former directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, bond carriers, insurers, and other professionals that caused losses in connection with a failed financial institution.


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