This position is located in the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Division of Enforcement and Litigation. The position serves as the Trial Attorney (General).
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
Summary
This position is located in the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Division of Enforcement and Litigation. The position serves as the Trial Attorney (General).
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
This is a developmental position, as a Trial Attorney (General), to the CU-15 grade level. At the full performance level, duties include:
Preparing or overseeing the preparation of pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and legal documentation and correspondence for significant cases involving complex and difficult legal questions of factual issues.
Advising NCUA's Asset Management Assistance Center (AMAC), agency management and the NCUA Board on matters involving liquidations, conservatorships, creditor claims, special assistance, bond claims, litigation and policy concerning asset-managed estates.-
In areas of assignment, investigating facts and preparing matters for administrative enforcement actions, developing and coordinating all litigation-related documents, preparing witnesses, taking and defending depositions, assuring compliance with local court rules and procedures, and representing NCUA in hearings, trials, pre-trial conferences, discovery proceedings, and mediation and settlement negotiations.
Identifying and analyzing legal issues and determining applicable law, developing facts, and determining need for additional facts.
Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
A trial period may be required.
A financial disclosure is required.
Current member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirement:
CU-13 Grade Level
To qualify at the CU-13 grade level: You must have three (3) full years of post law school legal experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work at the CU-12 grade level. At least 12 months of the legal experience must have been equivalent to the CU/GS-12 grade level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following work:
Identifying legal issues and conducting legal research on legal issues related to civil or criminal litigation matters;
litigating civil or criminal cases or administrative hearings; and
including experience in preparing pleadings, conducting extensive discovery, taking and defending depositions, and presenting evidence before courts or administrative tribunals.
GU-12 Grade Level
To qualify at the CU-12 grade level: You must have one (1) full year of post law school legal experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work at the CU-11 grade level. At least 12 months of the legal experience must have been equivalent to the CU/GS-11 grade level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following work:
Defining legal issues and conducting legal research;
drafting legal documents and memoranda; and
analyzing federal rules and regulations.
Top Candidate Profile
In addition to meeting the specialized experience, top candidates are considered those with a resume that provides sufficient details and performance history demonstrating experience in several of the items detailed below and will be able to provide distinct examples of this experience if interviewed:
CU-13 Grade Level:
Expertise in civil, criminal or administrative litigation, including drafting or reviewing pleadings and developing litigation strategy in complex matters, and coordinating production of evidence
Outstanding interpersonal skills; superior legal writing and research ability and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and public service, and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Experience managing outside counsel in performing legal work, or personally performing the full range of professional litigation tasks involved in reviewing, preparing, and presenting matters before courts or administrative tribunals
Experience advising management on complex legal issues, litigation strategy, and interpretive issues involving agency policy, statutes or regulations
Experience analyzing statutes and regulations and working collaboratively with clients to develop policy and procedures to implement legal requirements identified
CU-12 Grade Level
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Excellent legal writing, critical thinking and legal research skills
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and public service
Assisting in the litigation process and preparing legal documents and memoranda for review
Litigation skills and experience or a willingness and desire to develop such skills and experience
Experience researching and analyzing statutes and regulations and clearly explaining legal requirements and options for compliance.
In addition to meeting specialized experience requirements, applicants much also meet basic requirements.
- You must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school. In order to be considered, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
- You must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. You do not need to provide official documentation at the time of application; however, official transcripts and proof of current and active bar membership will be required if selected.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
All education must be received by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with an education requirement) therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment.
Additional information
Salary: Pay will be set within the advertised pay range to align with the selectee's skills and experience and the requirements of the position in accordance with NCUA's compensation policy.
The salary range shown is NCUA's Local Pay Rate (LPR) which includes the locality rate for the Alexandria, Virginia geographical area. Please click here to review all salary ranges based on locality.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants may be considered for other positions within the agency that require similar qualifications and are in the same series and at the same grade level of this position.
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More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if the required specialized experience has been met. If met, the application package will be submitted to the selecting official for consideration. An interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates. Prior to final selection, all required documents to support Bar and education will be verified.
Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the National Credit Union Administration considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions.
Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (if you are a current or previous federal employee), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional but recommended;
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. If selected, an official copy of college transcript(s), including a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school will be required;
If selected, proof of current and active bar membership will be required.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Click here to view a video for tips on how to apply for federal jobs.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 10/10/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You will receive another status notification once your application has been reviewed. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (if you are a current or previous federal employee), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional but recommended;
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. If selected, an official copy of college transcript(s), including a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school will be required;
If selected, proof of current and active bar membership will be required.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Click here to view a video for tips on how to apply for federal jobs.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 10/10/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You will receive another status notification once your application has been reviewed. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
