Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Attorney Adviser (Counsel), CG-0905-15
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, New York, New York, us, 10261
This position is located in the Legal Division, Supervision, Legislation and Enforcement Branch, Bank Activities and Regional Affairs Section (BARAS), New York Regional Office (Consumer) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. BARAS provides legal advice and counsel on all open bank legal matters in coordination with the other sections in the Legal Division and other FDIC Divisions.Duties
Provides advice, assistance, and recommendations and serves as one of the region’s senior consumer protection and compliance staff members on highly complex, high profile legal issues, the interpretation and enforceability of pertinent banking laws, and the appropriate handling of questions, actions and applications involving various sections of the FDI Act, and other pertinent laws and regulations related to banking.Prepares legal advisory opinions in response to questions and issues relating to the interpretation of Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDI Act”), Federal banking laws and regulations, and various statutes and regulations governing the activities, operations, and structure of open operating financial institutions related to consumer protection and compliance.Advises the Regional Counsel and Counsel in developing and managing enforcement activities of the region in consumer protection and compliance administrative and civil enforcement proceedings and investigations, related to violations of consumer protection and compliance laws and regulations.Serves as a principal or lead counsel and advisor in administrative enforcement proceedings regarding consumer protection laws and regulations. Litigates consumer enforcement cases or actions; prepares evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges; prepares briefs, pleadings, motions, opinions, correspondence, and legal memoranda in connection with such proceedings; prepares and examines witnesses; and negotiates with opposing counsel; and may conduct investigations.Coordinates and reviews the work of consumer protection and compliance attorneys and paralegals, and less experienced FDIC attorneys, as directed.Salary
$189,578 - $252,500/yearConditions of Employment
Background Investigation (BI) required.Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.Qualifications
Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the
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grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing duties as an attorney that include: 1) preparing substantial memoranda or other legal documents; 2) conducting complex legal research; 3) orally presenting analyses, conclusions, and recommendations relating to the interpretation and application of the statutes and regulations governing financial institutions, and 4) conducting investigations and litigation (administrative or civil) involving such statutes and regulations.Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.Other Information
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week.Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $252,500.If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.Required Documents
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement.
Education must be from accredited institutions. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To begin, click the
“Apply”
button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the
“Applications”
tab. Click on the
“Position Title,”
and then select
“Update Application”
or
“Additional Application Information”
to continue.You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application online to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.To find out more, click here.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Provides advice, assistance, and recommendations and serves as one of the region’s senior consumer protection and compliance staff members on highly complex, high profile legal issues, the interpretation and enforceability of pertinent banking laws, and the appropriate handling of questions, actions and applications involving various sections of the FDI Act, and other pertinent laws and regulations related to banking.Prepares legal advisory opinions in response to questions and issues relating to the interpretation of Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDI Act”), Federal banking laws and regulations, and various statutes and regulations governing the activities, operations, and structure of open operating financial institutions related to consumer protection and compliance.Advises the Regional Counsel and Counsel in developing and managing enforcement activities of the region in consumer protection and compliance administrative and civil enforcement proceedings and investigations, related to violations of consumer protection and compliance laws and regulations.Serves as a principal or lead counsel and advisor in administrative enforcement proceedings regarding consumer protection laws and regulations. Litigates consumer enforcement cases or actions; prepares evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges; prepares briefs, pleadings, motions, opinions, correspondence, and legal memoranda in connection with such proceedings; prepares and examines witnesses; and negotiates with opposing counsel; and may conduct investigations.Coordinates and reviews the work of consumer protection and compliance attorneys and paralegals, and less experienced FDIC attorneys, as directed.Salary
$189,578 - $252,500/yearConditions of Employment
Background Investigation (BI) required.Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.Qualifications
Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the
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grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing duties as an attorney that include: 1) preparing substantial memoranda or other legal documents; 2) conducting complex legal research; 3) orally presenting analyses, conclusions, and recommendations relating to the interpretation and application of the statutes and regulations governing financial institutions, and 4) conducting investigations and litigation (administrative or civil) involving such statutes and regulations.Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.Other Information
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week.Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $252,500.If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.Required Documents
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement.
Education must be from accredited institutions. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To begin, click the
“Apply”
button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the
“Applications”
tab. Click on the
“Position Title,”
and then select
“Update Application”
or
“Additional Application Information”
to continue.You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application online to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.To find out more, click here.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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