Attorney-Adviser

This position is in Region 10, Office of Regional Counsel, General Law and FOIA Branch. About:
Region 10. This is an office-centered position—you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers  you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement.

NOTE:

You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade‑specific qualifications as described below:

• An LL.M. degree
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 level defined as performing legal research and drafting legal memorandums, briefs or other documents
• Completed superior law student activities while earning a J.D. degree. Superior law student activities include:
  • Academic standing in the upper third of law school graduating class
  • Work or achievement of significance on law school’s law review
  • Special high‑level honors for academic excellence, such as election to Order of the Coif
  • Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team representing the law school in competition with other law schools
  • Full‑time or continuous participation in a legal aid program or significant summer law office clerk experience
  • Other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement, as determined by the hiring office and documented in writing for the case file

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 level defined as having working knowledge of general law and experience performing legal research and providing legal advice and policy recommendations

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

If you have part‑time work experience, read this:
Part‑Time Experience