Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Attorney Advisor
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Attorney Advisor position is in the Office of the Deputy Director, Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). The OLA carries out the Judiciary's legislative liaison activities with Congress, other governmental entities, and private sector organizations with an interest in legislation and other activity affecting the judicial branch.The Attorney Advisor position is in the Office of the Deputy Director, Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). The OLA carries out the Judiciary's legislative liaison activities with Congress, other governmental entities, and private sector organizations with an interest in legislation and other activity affecting the judicial branch.Duties
The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Attorney Advisor to join its team. The OLA is responsible for working with the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees to develop Judicial Conference positions on legislative issues; promoting legislative initiatives approved by the Judicial Conference; identifying and monitoring congressional activity that could impact the Judiciary; and developing and coordinating responses to all policy or legislative inquiries from Congress. This position will report to the Legislative Affairs Officer in the OLA.
The incumbent must have excellent legal research and analytical skills. The incumbent should possess strong professional management and problem-solving skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate must have experience in identifying and providing analysis of complex legal and legislative issues for executive level decision-makers and in exercising sound judgment to negotiate solutions and execute decisions on behalf of executive-level officials.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:Identifying key issues, monitoring, and analyzing legislation for its impact on the federal Judiciary and its relationship to established Judicial Conference policy.Drafting legislation and accompanying documents that describe and justify legislative initiatives or positions on legislative proposals.Serving as a point of contact and developing and maintaining communications with congressional committee staff and members of Congress on matters of interest to the Judiciary.Researching and analyzing complex issues important to the Judiciary and communicating proposals and views on behalf of the Judicial Conference.Developing and implementing strategies for presenting information to congressional staff.Writing, reviewing, and managing a variety of written communications, such as executive correspondence, congressional testimony, speeches, and reports; and describing and supporting the Judiciary's legislative activity, proposals, and positions.Reporting on congressional hearings, markups, and briefings, as well as conferences and meetings conducted outside of Congress on legislative issues.Developing, proposing, and implementing plans for legislative priorities.Organizing, conducting, attending, and reporting on judicial briefings, meetings, and presentations including those between the judicial branch and Congress, relating to the legislative priorities of the Judicial Conference.Providing expert advice to judicial branch officials, including Judicial Conference Committees and their staff on: legislative process, legislative strategy, legislative branch negotiations, congressional perspectives, and development of policy proposals as they relate to potential or actual legislation.Salary
$117,962 - $191,900/yearConditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTAll information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens / . For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification .All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ .All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Bar Membership
: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Post J.D. Experience
:
Applicants must also possess at least
3
years of post J.D. experience.
Specialized Experience :
Subsequent to graduation from law school, applicants must have at least
one full year (52 weeks)
(preferably 3 years)
of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.
Specialized experience
must demonstrate experience in
ALL
areas defined below:
Expertise in the legislative process to formulate, implement, and lead congressional activities.Expertise in preparing legal memoranda, legislative documents, explanatory materials, congressional testimony, executive-quality correspondence, speeches, and reports.Expertise in assessing complex information to identify key issues and appropriate solutions.Experience in negotiating legislative and policy solutions of substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity.
Highly Desired:
Conducting oversight activities for a federal congressional committee, department, or agency.Education Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/. Other Information
The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11/12/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, clickApply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the
Application Status
link and then select the
More Information
link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12572652Benefits
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 .Review our benefitsEligibility 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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The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Attorney Advisor to join its team. The OLA is responsible for working with the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees to develop Judicial Conference positions on legislative issues; promoting legislative initiatives approved by the Judicial Conference; identifying and monitoring congressional activity that could impact the Judiciary; and developing and coordinating responses to all policy or legislative inquiries from Congress. This position will report to the Legislative Affairs Officer in the OLA.
The incumbent must have excellent legal research and analytical skills. The incumbent should possess strong professional management and problem-solving skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate must have experience in identifying and providing analysis of complex legal and legislative issues for executive level decision-makers and in exercising sound judgment to negotiate solutions and execute decisions on behalf of executive-level officials.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:Identifying key issues, monitoring, and analyzing legislation for its impact on the federal Judiciary and its relationship to established Judicial Conference policy.Drafting legislation and accompanying documents that describe and justify legislative initiatives or positions on legislative proposals.Serving as a point of contact and developing and maintaining communications with congressional committee staff and members of Congress on matters of interest to the Judiciary.Researching and analyzing complex issues important to the Judiciary and communicating proposals and views on behalf of the Judicial Conference.Developing and implementing strategies for presenting information to congressional staff.Writing, reviewing, and managing a variety of written communications, such as executive correspondence, congressional testimony, speeches, and reports; and describing and supporting the Judiciary's legislative activity, proposals, and positions.Reporting on congressional hearings, markups, and briefings, as well as conferences and meetings conducted outside of Congress on legislative issues.Developing, proposing, and implementing plans for legislative priorities.Organizing, conducting, attending, and reporting on judicial briefings, meetings, and presentations including those between the judicial branch and Congress, relating to the legislative priorities of the Judicial Conference.Providing expert advice to judicial branch officials, including Judicial Conference Committees and their staff on: legislative process, legislative strategy, legislative branch negotiations, congressional perspectives, and development of policy proposals as they relate to potential or actual legislation.Salary
$117,962 - $191,900/yearConditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTAll information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens / . For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification .All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ .All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Bar Membership
: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Post J.D. Experience
:
Applicants must also possess at least
3
years of post J.D. experience.
Specialized Experience :
Subsequent to graduation from law school, applicants must have at least
one full year (52 weeks)
(preferably 3 years)
of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.
Specialized experience
must demonstrate experience in
ALL
areas defined below:
Expertise in the legislative process to formulate, implement, and lead congressional activities.Expertise in preparing legal memoranda, legislative documents, explanatory materials, congressional testimony, executive-quality correspondence, speeches, and reports.Expertise in assessing complex information to identify key issues and appropriate solutions.Experience in negotiating legislative and policy solutions of substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity.
Highly Desired:
Conducting oversight activities for a federal congressional committee, department, or agency.Education Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/. Other Information
The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11/12/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, clickApply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the
Application Status
link and then select the
More Information
link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12572652Benefits
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 .Review our benefitsEligibility 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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