Attorney Advisor

We are seeking a highly qualified Attorney Advisor to provide expert legal counsel and representation in complex federal legal matters. This role involves extensive litigation, labor relations, and employment law advisory work within a federal agency.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Represent the Agency in federal litigation (administrative and/or court proceedings), often serving as lead attorney.
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including witness preparation, depositions, discovery, affidavits, trial strategies, direct/cross-examination, and motion practice.
• Advise and represent the agency in collective bargaining and federal labor relations matters.
• Counsel management officials on legal issues related to employee performance and conduct.
• Apply significant knowledge of federal employment law (Title V, EEO Title VII) and federal labor law and procedures.
• Independently manage complex legal tasks and litigation with minimal supervision.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Demonstrate a customer-service oriented approach and innovative problem-solving skills.
• *Minimum Qualifications:**
• **Education:** Must possess a LL.B. or J.D. degree.
• **Licensure:** Active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), duly licensed to practice law. (Applicants must provide the month/year of first license and issuing State).
• **Experience (Post-J.D. or equivalent legal/relevant experience):**

* **GS-13:** Two (2) full years (24 months) of qualifying experience. * **GS-14:** Three (3) full years (36 months) of qualifying experience. * Experience must clearly demonstrate proficiency in federal employment law, federal labor law, federal litigation (including lead attorney roles), collective bargaining, and advising on employee performance/conduct issues.

• *Application Requirements:**
• Your resume must clearly detail your experience, including from/to dates (MM/YYYY), employer name, position title, grade levels, hours (if less than full-time), and duties performed. Specify percentage and length of time for part-time duties.
• Submit a writing sample (max 10 pages) demonstrating legal authorship ability. Only the first 10 pages will be reviewed.
• All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.