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GSA has an opening for an attorney in the Office of General Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel , Greater Southwest Region, located in Fort Worth, TX. Applicants must possess at least three to four (3-4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, acquired after being admitted to the Bar, with specialized experience and/or familiarity with real estate litigation activities, government contracts, and real estate. The promotion potential for the GS-13 position is at the GS-13 level and the promotion potential for the GS-14 position is at the GS-14 level.
Location of Position: Office of General Counsel (OGC), Office of Regional Counsel, Greater Southwest Region, Fort Worth, TX
The GSA Office of General Counsel, Greater Southwest Division is responsible for providing legal assistance and guidance for regional associates in all areas, including procurement, contract administration, litigation, leasing, disposal, ethics and personnel. Assignments involve complex and difficult legal issues requiring extensive research, analysis and evaluation in controversial areas.
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You will have access to many benefits including:
12/04/2017 to 12/18/2017
$91,447 - $140,484 per year
GS 13 - 14
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required as necessary.
No
Permanent
Full-time
14
No
1800173FMSCHA
485786400
MAJOR DUTIES:
GS-13 Duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
1. Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and possession of at least the initial professional law degree (J.D.); AND
2. Bar Membership: You must be an active member of the Bar and in good standing of a Bar in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Bargaining Unit status: Not applicable
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel expenses associated with interviews maybeapproved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. It is excluded from provisions of the career transition assistance program.
Before being hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application if you have not done this. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subjected to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Excepted Service - 2 year trial period.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means, such as reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, or a noncompetitive action. Management also has the right not to fill the position.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated according to qualifications, general experience, specialized experience, demonstrated ability and willingness to meet requirements of position, and demonstrated interest in the practice area. Eligible candidates are evaluated on your resume to assess your overall possession of the competencies/knowledges, skills, and abilities listed below.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
After the closing date/deadline:
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