Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Attorney-Adviser (Counsel), CG-0905-15
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This position is located in the Corporate Litigation Unit, General Litigation Section, Litigation Branch and is responsible for conducting nationwide litigation involving the FDIC in its corporate capacity and for handling and providing legal advice on other “open bank” related issues. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.This position is located in the Corporate Litigation Unit, General Litigation Section, Litigation Branch and is responsible for conducting nationwide litigation involving the FDIC in its corporate capacity and for handling and providing legal advice on other “open bank” related issues. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.Duties
Oversees and/or plans and executes all aspects of assigned federal district court litigation including: (1) preparation of complaints, answers, motions, supporting memoranda, and other pleadings; (2) pre-trial discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, motions, and responses to requests by opposing parties; and (3) development of overall case strategy and assessment of case impact on national regulatory policies.Responsible for identifying and handling litigation and other challenges to agency action taken pursuant to FDIC regulations or the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.Serves as decisional advisor to the Board of Directors on final orders in administrative enforcement proceedings.Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda, and other documents on legal and litigation issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with conflicting precedent that require extensive research, analyses, and/or unusual ingenuity to resolve.Interprets and applies relevant statutory and regulatory provisions to the development and assessment of policy initiatives.Salary
$180,564 - $252,500/yearConditions of Employment
Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.Background Investigation (BI) 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 schoolaccredited 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.Specialized Experience: 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. Additional qualifications information can be foundhere .To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined asexperience as an attorney conducting, coordinating or managing corporate litigation including matters pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.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
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $252,500.The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 33.41%to a high of40.07%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates click hereSelectee(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 .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. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here
. 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. 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
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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 on-line 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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Oversees and/or plans and executes all aspects of assigned federal district court litigation including: (1) preparation of complaints, answers, motions, supporting memoranda, and other pleadings; (2) pre-trial discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, motions, and responses to requests by opposing parties; and (3) development of overall case strategy and assessment of case impact on national regulatory policies.Responsible for identifying and handling litigation and other challenges to agency action taken pursuant to FDIC regulations or the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.Serves as decisional advisor to the Board of Directors on final orders in administrative enforcement proceedings.Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda, and other documents on legal and litigation issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with conflicting precedent that require extensive research, analyses, and/or unusual ingenuity to resolve.Interprets and applies relevant statutory and regulatory provisions to the development and assessment of policy initiatives.Salary
$180,564 - $252,500/yearConditions of Employment
Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.Background Investigation (BI) 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 schoolaccredited 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.Specialized Experience: 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. Additional qualifications information can be foundhere .To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined asexperience as an attorney conducting, coordinating or managing corporate litigation including matters pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.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
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $252,500.The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 33.41%to a high of40.07%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates click hereSelectee(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 .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. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here
. 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. 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 on-line 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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