Chief Staff Attorney/Mediator Job in Washington, DC

• A juris doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership in the bar of the highest court of any state; the District of Columbia; or any territory, possession, or commonwealth of the United States.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.
• In addition, three years of progressively responsible experience in leadership/management, including leading people toward meeting a goal; providing an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of all staff members and facilitates teamwork; and advising senior-level management and key stakeholders.

• Exceptional leadership, team building, and management skills, with a proven record of organizational and problem-solving skills, discerning judgment, and a professional demeanor. A demonstrated ability to exercise a substantial degree of initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and a proven track record of serving as a trusted adviser. Prior experience in or leading professional improvement efforts;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic plan;
• Demonstrated experience leading people toward meeting an organization's vision, mission, and goals; experience establishing an organizational vision and implementing it in a continually changing environment; experience building coalitions with internal and external stakeholders;
• Significant experience in mediation;
• An aptitude for collaborative problem-solving and consensus building processes; the ability to deal persuasively and tactfully with strong-willed and sophisticated counsel and parties;
• Demonstrated ability to consistently exercise sound ethics and judgment, maintain court confidentiality and security requirements, and comply with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

This appointment is made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments to competitive service. All appointments are excepted service.

This is an "at-will" position.

Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letters or resumes and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.

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.

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.

Email

employment@uscourts.cavc.gov

Address

US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
625 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20004
US