CBO seeks an attorney to fill the position of Counsel, one of four attorney positions in the Office of General Counsel. Sr. Counsel and Paralegal also accepting applications. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers
Summary
CBO seeks an attorney to fill the position of Counsel, one of four attorney positions in the Office of General Counsel. Sr. Counsel and Paralegal also accepting applications. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers
CBO seeks an attorney to fill the position of Counsel, one of four attorney positions in the Office of General Counsel. The Counsel, together with the more senior attorneys in the office, provides legal advice to CBOs management and staff about a broad range of legal issues in a collaborative, fast-paced, and complex environment. The Counsel interprets and analyzes legislative proposals, advises on areas of the law addressed in the cost estimates and reports that CBO prepares for the Congress, and provides formal and informal advice in all areas of law affecting CBOs operations, such as appropriations, data-use agreements, ethics, personnel and employment, and procurement. In performing those duties, the Counsel has contact with government officials at various levels, the private bar, members of the public, and Congressional staff.
US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tier One Background Investigation
Qualifications
See technical qualifications
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for this position must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Candidates should have the ability to: Research and analyze complex factual and legal issues and present legally sound results in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing; Produce written work products in a number of formats, including regulations, legal memoranda, memoranda of understanding, correspondence, and draft legislation; and Provide a full range of legal advice and support related to a variety of statutes and programs.
Candidates will be evaluated on their total background, including experience, education, awards, and training. Candidates with one to three years of legal experience are preferred. Those who have experience as judicial clerks or working for a law firm will receive closer consideration, as will candidates who have experience with the legislative process, the Congressional budget process, or the drafting of federal legislation. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation.
Education
EDUCATION:
Candidates for this position must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Additional information
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
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.
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.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers Submit a cover letter, a resume, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. To ensure consideration, apply by October 15, 2024; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Congressional Budget Office
Ford House Office Building
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers Submit a cover letter, a resume, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. To ensure consideration, apply by October 15, 2024; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Congressional Budget Office
Ford House Office Building
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
