Attorney-Advisor; General

Summary

This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We are hiring attorneys with Federal and/or administrative litigation experience, preferably in the area of employment law.

• Act as first chair litigation before administrative agencies on a broad range of employment and labor matters including adverse actions, reductions in force, suitability, labor relations, and discrimination.
• Serve as lead counsel in important and sensitive litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
• Prepare cases for litigation, including writing motions, briefs, and other papers, conducting discovery, and participating in administrative hearings.
• Make recommendations regarding settlement of litigation and appeal of adverse decisions, including the exercise of OPM's special statutory authority to obtain review of adverse MSPB decisions with a substantial impact on the civil service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.

• Basic Qualifications: At the GS-12 level and above:
  Applicants with one or more years of post‑Juris Doctorate legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice, must have: a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school; active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and at least one, two, three, or four years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-12, GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 level respectively.
  
  At the GS-11 level:
  Applicants with less than one year of post‑J.D. legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or general law practice, must have: a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school; active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; academic standing in the upper third of the attorney’s law school graduating class (to the extent class rank is available);
  
  advanced educational attainment indicating the ability to independently perform legal work; and other evidence of superior accomplishment or achievement.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience "first chairing" MSPB, EEO, or Federal litigation. Ability to provide excellent customer service and exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging situations. Strong oral and written communication skills. High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed time frames. Ability to work independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.
  
  Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and navigate changing circumstances. Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside the OGC. Must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation's toughest challenges.

For information on OPM's goals and objectives, please refer to our Strategic Plan.