U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attorney-Adviser (General)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the District Counsel as an Assistant District Counsel. Assignments could be in any number of practice areas, including contract and procurement law and litigation, labor/personnel law, civil works, real estate, environmental, tort/admiralty fiscal, etc.Duties
Prepare legal opinions, or other legal instruments, and render advice to clients on matters which require for their solution a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in order to obtain a reasonable balance of conflicting interests.Advice regarding national programs is reviewed by supervisor for consistency with agency policy before it is rendered to clients.Responsible for the preparation or review of extremely complex legal issues, instruments, assemblies, or the preparation of legal opinions on complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.Conduct the necessary research or investigations in connection complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.Function as a trial attorney, support the Department of Justice, and provide advice and litigation representation to the District Commander and senior staff in a variety of forums, and on a variety of legal issues.Work cohesively with individuals and groups of varied technical and professional backgrounds.Salary
$103,409 - $134,435/yearConditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.Must maintain active status, in good standing, with at least one attorney licensing authority. Must provide certification of this status upon appointment and every two years thereafter.Recruitment, Relocation/Retention incentives MAY BE authorized.Relocation/PCS MAY BE Authorized.Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualification Requirements:
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
Education:
An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD.).
Bar Membership:
Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Experience required:
GS-13:
To qualify for the GS-13 level, applicants must have two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
NOTE: Experience MUST be documented in your resume.
NOTE: Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents
section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process .You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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.
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Prepare legal opinions, or other legal instruments, and render advice to clients on matters which require for their solution a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in order to obtain a reasonable balance of conflicting interests.Advice regarding national programs is reviewed by supervisor for consistency with agency policy before it is rendered to clients.Responsible for the preparation or review of extremely complex legal issues, instruments, assemblies, or the preparation of legal opinions on complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.Conduct the necessary research or investigations in connection complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.Function as a trial attorney, support the Department of Justice, and provide advice and litigation representation to the District Commander and senior staff in a variety of forums, and on a variety of legal issues.Work cohesively with individuals and groups of varied technical and professional backgrounds.Salary
$103,409 - $134,435/yearConditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.Must maintain active status, in good standing, with at least one attorney licensing authority. Must provide certification of this status upon appointment and every two years thereafter.Recruitment, Relocation/Retention incentives MAY BE authorized.Relocation/PCS MAY BE Authorized.Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualification Requirements:
The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration:
Education:
An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD.).
Bar Membership:
Applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Experience required:
GS-13:
To qualify for the GS-13 level, applicants must have two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
NOTE: Experience MUST be documented in your resume.
NOTE: Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents
section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process .You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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.
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