This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/652901000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
ABOUT LSC: The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country's single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation (i.e. LSC is not a federal agency) that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance. LSC currently funds 133 independent, nonprofit legal aid organizations with nearly 800 offices throughout the nation.
Learn more about this agency05/05/2022 to 09/05/2022
$74,950 - $138,868 per year
Staff Attorney: Salary range: $74,950 - $116,788; Assistant Counsel: Salary range: $106,823 - $138,868
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent - Non-Federal
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DEST-11482713-22-CB
652901000
This position will require working from an office in Washington, D.C., but is remote until LSC returns to in-office work. The successful candidate must live in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
LSC requires that all employees be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.
The LSC Office of Inspector General operates under the Inspector General Act. The OIG has two principal missions: to assist management in identifying ways to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the activities and operations of LSC and its grantees; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The OIG's primary tool for achieving these missions is fact-finding through financial, performance and other types of audits, evaluations and reviews, as well as investigations into allegations of wrongdoing. Learn more about the LSC OIG at: https://www.oig.lsc.gov/.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Assistant Inspector General and Legal Counsel, performs all assigned legal services associated with the functions of the Office of Inspector General.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.
LSC is an equal opportunity employer.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A law degree from an accredited institution and admission to, or eligibility to waive into, the District of Columbia Bar.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Resume and Cover Letter.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply on our website. To have your application considered, you must answer all questions and provide all requested information. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Your application must include your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Apply at: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers.
Note: If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please notify OHR at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.
Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/652901000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country's single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation (i.e. LSC is not a federal agency) that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance. LSC currently funds 133 independent, nonprofit legal aid organizations with nearly 800 offices throughout the nation.
The LSC Office of Inspector General operates under the Inspector General Act. The OIG has two principal missions: to assist management in identifying ways to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the activities and operations of LSC and its grantees; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The OIG's primary tool for achieving these missions is fact-finding through financial, performance and other types of audits, evaluations and reviews, as well as investigations into allegations of wrongdoing. Learn more about the LSC OIG at: https://www.oig.lsc.gov/.