United States Senate Employment Office
Counsel #5444
United States Senate Employment Office, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Department:
Executive OfficeWork Hours:
9:00am-5:30pmPay Grade Range:
$151646-$197983Remote Work Status:
HybridFLSA Status:
ExemptPosting Date Range:
5/22/2024-6/5/2024This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.To apply for this position a cover letter and resume is required. Please detail your qualifications as they pertain to the role. Be sure to highlight your ability to work collegially and professionally with co-workers. Applicants may be requested to provide a writing sample and references.In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Sergeant at Arms employees are not eligible to work in the Office of General Counsel.Job Summary
The Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms dates to 1789 and while much has evolved over the last 234 years, our mission remains the same – we serve the United States Senate. Our dedicated, talented, and proud work force provides critical security, innovative solutions, and operational support to those creating and witnessing history. We are committed to teamwork, customer satisfaction, adaptability, and integrity. Our employees are well trained, well respected and work hard, usually behind the scenes, to fulfill our unique mission.We are seeking an attorney to serve as Counsel in the Senate Sergeant at Arms Office of General Counsel (OGC). The Counsel serves on OGC’s team as a Counselor on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. This position requires a strong legal background based on education and experience, solid legal research and writing, and top-notch oral communication and briefing skills.Flexible Working Work-Life Balance, Hybrid Schedules
The Senate Sergeant at Arms provides career development opportunities to all employees. We do this through onboarding, training and development, and mentoring. We advocate work-life balance and offer employees access to various health and wellness programs. We also have hybrid work models.Working with Us
Challenges and new opportunities are approached with integrity, creativity, teamwork, and respect. By valuing our employees and our mission, we’ve created an organization that embraces the full spectrum of human experience—diversity of thought, education, gender, skills, and experiences. We believe that our unique talents and perspectives contribute to continued success.Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Provides timely, accurate, and useful advice on legal matters, including legal issues related to human resources, ethics, contracting, and other areas of administrative law; supports litigation, agreement, and record responsibilities of SAA OGC; answers legal questions diligently and thoroughly; demonstrates collegiality and professionalism when providing legal guidance in the Senate environment.Serves as Counselor in the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Provides timely, accurate, and useful advice on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Researches and drafts legal memoranda, policies, regulations, and procedures, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Assists with legal issues related to human resources, ethics, contracting, and other areas of administrative law. Assists OGC with supporting litigation, agreement, and record responsibilities. Answers legal questions diligently and thoroughly. Other duties as assigned.JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
Law degree from accredited law school.Core Competencies
Advising on matters of law, regulation, policy, and procedure.Drafting attorney work product, including legal memoranda.Communicating legal guidance that is timely and accurate.Working collegially and professionally with co-workers.Other Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned consistent with legal role.Required Work Experience
5+ years of relevant legal experience, such as federal government, law firms, or corporations.Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
License to practice law.As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.Working Conditions
Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:Be a U.S. citizen;Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; orOwe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.Benefits At-a-glance
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit
https://sen.gov/OPPW .ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference
AFTER
you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the 'Thank You' page after you have submitted your job application.All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.
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Executive OfficeWork Hours:
9:00am-5:30pmPay Grade Range:
$151646-$197983Remote Work Status:
HybridFLSA Status:
ExemptPosting Date Range:
5/22/2024-6/5/2024This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.To apply for this position a cover letter and resume is required. Please detail your qualifications as they pertain to the role. Be sure to highlight your ability to work collegially and professionally with co-workers. Applicants may be requested to provide a writing sample and references.In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Sergeant at Arms employees are not eligible to work in the Office of General Counsel.Job Summary
The Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms dates to 1789 and while much has evolved over the last 234 years, our mission remains the same – we serve the United States Senate. Our dedicated, talented, and proud work force provides critical security, innovative solutions, and operational support to those creating and witnessing history. We are committed to teamwork, customer satisfaction, adaptability, and integrity. Our employees are well trained, well respected and work hard, usually behind the scenes, to fulfill our unique mission.We are seeking an attorney to serve as Counsel in the Senate Sergeant at Arms Office of General Counsel (OGC). The Counsel serves on OGC’s team as a Counselor on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. This position requires a strong legal background based on education and experience, solid legal research and writing, and top-notch oral communication and briefing skills.Flexible Working Work-Life Balance, Hybrid Schedules
The Senate Sergeant at Arms provides career development opportunities to all employees. We do this through onboarding, training and development, and mentoring. We advocate work-life balance and offer employees access to various health and wellness programs. We also have hybrid work models.Working with Us
Challenges and new opportunities are approached with integrity, creativity, teamwork, and respect. By valuing our employees and our mission, we’ve created an organization that embraces the full spectrum of human experience—diversity of thought, education, gender, skills, and experiences. We believe that our unique talents and perspectives contribute to continued success.Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Provides timely, accurate, and useful advice on legal matters, including legal issues related to human resources, ethics, contracting, and other areas of administrative law; supports litigation, agreement, and record responsibilities of SAA OGC; answers legal questions diligently and thoroughly; demonstrates collegiality and professionalism when providing legal guidance in the Senate environment.Serves as Counselor in the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Provides timely, accurate, and useful advice on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Researches and drafts legal memoranda, policies, regulations, and procedures, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Assists with legal issues related to human resources, ethics, contracting, and other areas of administrative law. Assists OGC with supporting litigation, agreement, and record responsibilities. Answers legal questions diligently and thoroughly. Other duties as assigned.JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
Law degree from accredited law school.Core Competencies
Advising on matters of law, regulation, policy, and procedure.Drafting attorney work product, including legal memoranda.Communicating legal guidance that is timely and accurate.Working collegially and professionally with co-workers.Other Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned consistent with legal role.Required Work Experience
5+ years of relevant legal experience, such as federal government, law firms, or corporations.Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
License to practice law.As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.Working Conditions
Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:Be a U.S. citizen;Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; orOwe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.Benefits At-a-glance
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit
https://sen.gov/OPPW .ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference
AFTER
you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the 'Thank You' page after you have submitted your job application.All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.
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