General Attorney (Trade Regulation) | New York, NY

mission. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy. This position is subject to a background investigation. Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.

Possess a J. D. or LL. B. degree from an accredited law school. Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC. The position may be subject to completion of a two-year trial period. This position is not in the bargaining unit. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL. B. or J. D. ) from an accredited law school and

be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U. S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.

Additional Requirements GS-13 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 24 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. To qualify for the GS-13 level : In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, you must have 24 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. At least 12 months of your legal

experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-12 level.

Qualifying experience at the GS-12 level includes work on moderately complex, novel, or broadly significant matters. This work entails solid drafting skills, original research, strong legal analyses, and effective oral communications. GS-14 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. To qualify for the GS-14 level : In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, you must have 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. At least 18 months of your legal experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-13 level.

Qualifying experience at the GS-13 level includes independently planning, organizing and conducting analyses, based on preliminary background and policy information provided by your supervisor. Your written work is expected to be technically correct and not require detailed review. This work entails demanding legal research and analysis; drafting and reviewing motions, subpoenas, complaints, orders, rule proposals, and memoranda; and, where appropriate to the office, participating in investigational hearings, negotiating settlements, and trials.

You contribute to the tactical and policy decisions inherent in various matters and, where appropriate, you should be able to assist in the trial of these matters. You should be able take charge of moderately complex and novel matters, and make substantial contributions to the most complex, novel, or significant matters. GS-15 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. To qualify for the GS-15 level : In addition to a law degree and active bar membership, you must have 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.

At least 18 months of your legal experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-14 level. Qualifying experience at the GS-14 level includes being an outstanding writer and highly effective oral advocate. You must also exercise sound judgment, supervise, work well with, and motivate others, and make decided contributions to the work of the office. You must function independently and your work should not require close supervision or substantive review. The supervisor must have complete confidence in your judgment.

At this level, you should be recognized for your competence. You should be able to represent the agency before any group or in any setting, and to effectively manage the preparation and trial of virtually any major case, or conduct evaluation and analysis of the most complex cases of major significance for which little if any precedent exists. Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience. 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 Education This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION Additional information This position is in the Excepted Service (Schedule A).

Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application and all supporting documentation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Read more Benefits Help 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.

Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.