Attorney-Adviser (Senior Attorney), CG-0905-14

This job is open to

• The public
  
  
  

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

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all United States Citizens.

Duties

• Advises the Regional Counsel and Deputy Regional Counsel in developing and managing enforcement activities of the region in administrative and civil enforcement proceedings and investigations including violations of laws and regulations, safety and soundness, and risk management and serves as an FDIC attorney.
• Serves as one of the region's enforcement attorneys, litigates or supervises the enforcement cases and prepares and supervises the preparation of evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges; prepares and examines witnesses; negotiates with opposing counsel; and conducts investigations.
• Works closely with staff members in the other government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board and Banks, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Department of Justice, and state banking departments.
• Represents the Unit, Section, Branch, and Legal Division on task forces, committees, and working groups dealing with matters of concerns to the FDIC and works with counterparts at other banking agencies on matters of shared concern.
• Prepares legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents on complex, sensitive legal issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with strongly conflicting precedents, which require research, analyses and ingenuity to resolve.
  
  
  

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions .

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

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.

CG-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience performing duties as an attorney that include preparing memoranda or other legal documents; conducting legal research; and presenting analysis, conclusions, and recommendations relating to the interpretation and application of the statutes and regulations governing financial institutions.

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 requirement of completing a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited school (accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (hold active license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment.
  
  
  

Education

Additional Information

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.

If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.

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Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $252,500.

• Benefits
  
  
  

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 window Learn more about federal benefits .

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

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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.