Attorney-Advisor (Counsel), CG-0905-15

This position is in the Legal Division, Labor and Employment Field Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The incumbent will be responsible for providing legal counsel on labor and employment laws and regulations, conducting associated investigations, and defending the FDIC in labor arbitration and employment litigation proceedings. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. As an Attorney Advisor in the Legal Division, your duties may include: Provides day-to-day legal advice and counsel to management officials on employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity law and regulations and matters involving corporate operations. Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda and other legal documents on complex, sensitive legal issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with strongly conflicting precedents that require extensive research, analysis and ingenuity to resolve. Represents the Corporation in labor and employment litigaton matters, pending in Federal administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) , Federal court, as well as in labor arbitrations and mediations. Works closely with paralegals and support staff in the preparation of litigation documents and documentation pertaining to performance and disciplinary issues. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment. Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14-grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in the practice of law in the area of labor relations, employee relations, and personnel and employment law, to include providing advice and counsel to senior management officials and defending management decisions in administrative litigation. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. Background Investigation (BI) required See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.