Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Attorney-Adviser (Senior Attorney), CG-0905-14
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
This position is located in the Legal Division, Supervision, Legislation and Enforcement Branch, Bank Activities and Regional Affairs Section (BARAS), Chicago Regional Office 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
Develops legal and policy recommendations for consideration by the Regional Counsel, Deputy Regional Counsel, and/or Counsel and serves as one of the region's senior staff members.Acts as one of the region's senior legal advisors on complex, often high profile legal issues, the interpretation and enforceability of pertinent banking laws, and the appropriate handling of questions, actions and applications involving sections 7, 8, 10(c), 19, and 32 of the FDI Act, and various consumer protection and compliance laws; civil rights laws, and other pertinent laws and regulations related to banking.Advises the Regional Counsel, Deputy Regional Counsel, and Counsel in developing and managing enforcement activities of the region in consumer protection and compliance administrative as well as civil enforcement proceedings and investigations, including violations of consumer protection and compliance laws and regulations.Litigates enforcement cases and prepares evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges; prepares and examines witnesses; and negotiates with opposing counsel; and may conduct investigations.Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda and other legal documents on complex, sensitive legal issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with strongly conflicting precedents, which require extensive research, analyses and ingenuity to resolve.Works closely with staff members in other government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board and Banks, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Justice, and state banking departments.Salary
$150,055 - $244,730/yearConditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.U.S. Citizenship is required.Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) 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.CG-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is experience serving as an attorney that includes 1) drafting memoranda and other legal documents, conducting legal research, conducting formal and informal investigations, and orally presenting analysis, conclusions, and recommendations relating to administrative enforcement proceedings; and 2) interpreting and applying the consumer protection and civil rights statutes and regulations governing the activities, operations, and structure of insured depository financial institutions.Other Information
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week.If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.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. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:VETERANS’ PREFERENCE : If you are claiming veterans’ preference,
click here .EDUCATION DOCUMENTS : If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions,
click here .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. For more information,
click here .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
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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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Develops legal and policy recommendations for consideration by the Regional Counsel, Deputy Regional Counsel, and/or Counsel and serves as one of the region's senior staff members.Acts as one of the region's senior legal advisors on complex, often high profile legal issues, the interpretation and enforceability of pertinent banking laws, and the appropriate handling of questions, actions and applications involving sections 7, 8, 10(c), 19, and 32 of the FDI Act, and various consumer protection and compliance laws; civil rights laws, and other pertinent laws and regulations related to banking.Advises the Regional Counsel, Deputy Regional Counsel, and Counsel in developing and managing enforcement activities of the region in consumer protection and compliance administrative as well as civil enforcement proceedings and investigations, including violations of consumer protection and compliance laws and regulations.Litigates enforcement cases and prepares evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges; prepares and examines witnesses; and negotiates with opposing counsel; and may conduct investigations.Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda and other legal documents on complex, sensitive legal issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with strongly conflicting precedents, which require extensive research, analyses and ingenuity to resolve.Works closely with staff members in other government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board and Banks, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Justice, and state banking departments.Salary
$150,055 - $244,730/yearConditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.U.S. Citizenship is required.Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) 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.CG-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is experience serving as an attorney that includes 1) drafting memoranda and other legal documents, conducting legal research, conducting formal and informal investigations, and orally presenting analysis, conclusions, and recommendations relating to administrative enforcement proceedings; and 2) interpreting and applying the consumer protection and civil rights statutes and regulations governing the activities, operations, and structure of insured depository financial institutions.Other Information
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week.If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.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. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:VETERANS’ PREFERENCE : If you are claiming veterans’ preference,
click here .EDUCATION DOCUMENTS : If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions,
click here .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. For more information,
click here .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
“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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