Attorney Advisor Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. PAB-25-DE-12613495 Department Government Accountability Office
Salary $137,015.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 2 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/20/2024 Close Date 12/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The PAB is seeking an experienced Attorney to provide legal advice to Personnel Appeals Board members, the Executive Director, and the Solicitor on issues involving but not limited to federal personnel law, equal employment opportunity law, prohibited personnel practices, labor-management relations law, administrative law, and evidence or civil procedure.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

You must be a United States citizen

Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting legal research and writing legal memoranda addressing issues which arise in the adjudication of the cases filed with the Board; preparing orders on procedural matters and drafting decisions for the Board members;
  • Reviewing and analyzing record evidence in the cases heard by the Board in order to assist Board members in making findings of fact; assisting Board members and the Solicitor in all other aspects of cases brought before the PAB; and
  • Assisting the Solicitor in providing legal advice (both oral and written) and legal support to the Board Members and the Executive Director on any matter which arises in the conduct of Board business.
For more information regarding the job's requirements, please contact Molly Dennison at dennisonm@gao.gov.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a United States citizen.
  • You must be able to meet and maintain the suitability and security requirements for the position.
  • You must be registered with the Selective Service, as applicable.
  • You must complete a two-year probationary period unless you previously completed a trial or probationary period at GAO after October 1, 1980.
  • You must remain an active member in good standing of the bar in any United States jurisdiction while in this position.
  • If selected, you will be required to provide your official law school transcript that supports your claim that you meet the education requirements for the position.

Qualifications

You must meet the qualification requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
  1. You must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state or territory in any United States jurisdiction.
  2. To qualify for the Attorney Advisor, PA-II level, you must have a minimum of three years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney which demonstrates:
    • experience with federal personnel law, employment law or labor law and practice;
    • excellent writing and analytical skills;
    • strong legal research skills; and
    • the ability to complete assignments with short deadlines.
  3. To qualify for the Attorney Advisor, PA-III level, you must have a minimum of four years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney which demonstrates:
    • experience with federal personnel law, employment law or labor law and practice;
    • excellent writing and analytical skills;
    • strong legal research skills; and
    • the ability to complete assignments with short deadlines.
This position will be filled at either the PA-II or PA-III level.

Education

You must meet the education requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

You must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Additional information

  • Salary ranges by location: Your salary range will be determined by your band level.
  • Additional selections: We may use this announcement to hire for similar positions.
  • Equal employment opportunity: The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
  • Reasonable accommodation: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants will be evaluated against the following factors:

  1. A background and an understanding of federal personnel law, employment law and/or labor law.
  2. Strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to resolve questions and provide accurate legal advice to both attorneys and non-attorneys on complex legal matters.
  3. Ability to handle a heavy workload and complete assignments with short deadlines.
  4. Quality of writing sample.
  5. Ability to work effectively with other people, function in a small office environment, and exercise sound judgment.

Required Documents

All applicants must submit:

  • Proof of Bar membership
    • Upload under "Proof of Bar Membership" document type in the agency application system.
  • Writing sample
    • Not to exceed 15 pages.
    • Upload under "Writing Sample" document type in the agency application system.
  • Cover letter
    • Upload under "Cover Letter" document type in the agency application system.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

You must submit your complete application package by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to be considered for this position.

To apply for this position, you must complete the application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of the announcement.

How to apply online

  1. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  2. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  3. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  4. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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How to apply using an alternative application
  1. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please contact at to get instructions on how to apply using an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Justin Scott
Address
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
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Next steps

  1. You get a confirmation that we received your application
    • Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
  2. We do an initial screening of the applications
    • After the announcement closes, we will review your application package to determine if you are eligible, meet the qualifications requirements, and provided the required documents.
  3. We rate the applications
    • If you reach this phase, a panel of executives will rate the breadth and depth of your executive qualifications.
    • If you are rated high enough you may be referred for an interview.
  4. We conduct interviews
    • If you reach this phase, a panel of executives will interview you.
    • The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official on who to select for the position.
  5. We contact your references
    • We may contact your references. We use this step to get additional information on your skills, performance, knowledge, and work history from a source other than yourself. This will help us assess your potential for success in the position.
  6. We send you a tentative job offer
    • If you're selected, we will make you a tentative job offer and begin negotiating your salary.
  7. We conduct a background investigation
    • If you're not a current GAO employee, you will need to complete a background investigation. We use the background investigation to determine if you're suitable for federal employment.
  8. We send you a final job offer
    • We will work with you and your hiring manager at GAO to set an onboarding date.
    • After your onboarding date is approved, you will get your final job offer.


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