Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Trial Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Trial Attorney position is located in the Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL). For more information visit:
Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL)As a Trial Attorney, some of your typical work assignments may include:Managing case assignments, whether lead or co-counsel, to achieve timely, high-quality work products by appropriately developing OAL legal positions and strategies to achieve objectives in settlement and litigation. Making timely responses to problems and challenges as they arise in the course of discovery, settlement or litigation. Responding appropriately to positions adversaries take and orders administrative law judges issue in various technical, procedural, and legal contexts.Performing significant legal research and analysis of energy cases, often involving accounting, economic, engineering, or financial principles. Cases require preparation and/or evaluation of expert testimony.Writing legal documents that appropriately reflect relevant Commission policy, facts, and law. Legal documents contain appropriate citation; are clear, concise, and well-organized; and appropriately advance OAL’s position.At hearing, appropriately and effectively cross-examining witnesses and arguing discovery, procedural, evidentiary and other motions. Appropriately and effectively deposing witnesses. In settlement discussions, including multi-party negotiations, appropriately and effectively advancing OAL positions. Appropriately and effectively presenting legal positions in case team and other internal meetings.Whether lead or co-counsel, collaborating with other team members to create high quality, timely products.More information and application instructions:For GS 11-13:
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Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL)As a Trial Attorney, some of your typical work assignments may include:Managing case assignments, whether lead or co-counsel, to achieve timely, high-quality work products by appropriately developing OAL legal positions and strategies to achieve objectives in settlement and litigation. Making timely responses to problems and challenges as they arise in the course of discovery, settlement or litigation. Responding appropriately to positions adversaries take and orders administrative law judges issue in various technical, procedural, and legal contexts.Performing significant legal research and analysis of energy cases, often involving accounting, economic, engineering, or financial principles. Cases require preparation and/or evaluation of expert testimony.Writing legal documents that appropriately reflect relevant Commission policy, facts, and law. Legal documents contain appropriate citation; are clear, concise, and well-organized; and appropriately advance OAL’s position.At hearing, appropriately and effectively cross-examining witnesses and arguing discovery, procedural, evidentiary and other motions. Appropriately and effectively deposing witnesses. In settlement discussions, including multi-party negotiations, appropriately and effectively advancing OAL positions. Appropriately and effectively presenting legal positions in case team and other internal meetings.Whether lead or co-counsel, collaborating with other team members to create high quality, timely products.More information and application instructions:For GS 11-13:
Apply HereFor GS 14-15:
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