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Employment Law Attorney

Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Summary

The FBI seeks experienced and highly qualified Attorneys to join the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC provides legal advice to the entire FBI on a wide range of substantive issues. The OGC works closely with other offices of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other members of the Intelligence Community. OGC also assists the FBI in forming partnerships with other federal, state, local and international agencies, as well as private-sector entities, in support of FBI operations.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
10/13/2021 to 10/12/2022
Salary
$121,316 to - $170,800 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
15 - GS-15.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DEST-10959443-21-CB
Control number
584513200

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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The Employment Law Unit (ELU) provides direct FBI representation in personnel-related administrative hearings and coordinates FBI representation in civil suits arising from personnel-related matters. ELU Attorneys defend the FBI throughout all phases of employment litigation, including class actions pending nationwide before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commission, the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and in ensuing appeal and whistleblower retaliation cases. They assist in representing the FBI in personnel-related litigation in U.S. federal courts and provide legal advice and guidance to the highest levels of FBI management on all aspects of personnel-related issues, among other responsibilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

To be eligible for this position, you:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
  • Must complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
  • Must pass an FBI polygraph examination.
  • Must pass an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test.
  • Must be in compliance with the FBI Employment Drug Policy:
    • No use of marijuana within the last three years.
    • No use of any other illegal drug in the past 10 years.
    • No selling, distributing, manufacturing or transporting of any illegal drugs.
    • No use of a prescription drug or a legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the last three years.
In addition, you:
  • Must never have been convicted of a felony.
  • Must not be in default on a student loan insured by the U.S. government.
  • Must be registered with the Selective Service System (males only, exceptions apply).
Please be advised, candidates selected for this position must be DOJ-approved.

Qualifications

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must also have two and a half or more years post-JD attorney experience.

GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must also have four or more years of post-JD attorney experience.

Education

Applicants must possess a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM (Master of Laws) degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a JD) and be an active member of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction).

  • GS-14: Applicants applying for a GS-14 position must have two-and-a-half or more years post JD attorney experience.
  • GS-15: Applicants applying for a GS-15 position must have four or more years of post JD attorney experience.
The person selected for this position must possess at least five years of substantive experience in employment litigation, sound judgment, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and managers in achieving mission objectives. Experience defending administrative agencies in federal-sector employment cases, including experience practicing before the MSPB, is beneficial.

Additional information

The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants are evaluated on Core Competencies of collaboration, communication, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal ability, leadership, organizing/planning and problem solving/judgment.

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