This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/795454700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent works as an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) and provides a full range of legal advice to the Commission's Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Small Claims Officer (SCO) on issues arising under the Shipping Act.
06/17/2024 to 07/15/2024
$82,764 - $153,354 per year
GS 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
2024-21-E
795454700
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with: (1) civil litigation including discovery and trial practice; and (2) providing legal guidance to judges, hearing officers, or similar professionals.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
The incumbent functions as attorney-advisor to the Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Small Claims Officer (SCO). The incumbent provides a full range of legal advice to the Commission's ALJs and SCO on issues arising under the Shipping Act. Preference is for someone experienced in conducting discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including litigating or resolving discovery motions.
Please refer to the qualifications and required documents for applicable education requirements.
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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine that you possess at least one year of professional, specialized law experience relative to the grade you are applying. Please ensure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Law clerk experience (post J.D.) can be considered professional law experience if the candidate performed attorney duties.
Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and performed at level equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service:
For the GS-11: Conducting legal research with guidance from supervisor; drafting factual summaries; recommending disposition of legal issues; drafting orders with supervisory guidance; coordinating hearings and conferences; monitoring caseload and utilizing case management systems.
For the GS-12: Conducting comprehensive legal research and recommending resolution of complex issues for which there is minimal precedent; evaluating factual records, including expert testimony, and summarizing arguments; drafting orders with moderate level of supervisory guidance; coordinating hearings and conferences, including independently communicating office policies to parties; monitoring caseload and recommending improvements to case management systems.
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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
A complete application includes:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
A complete application includes:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/795454700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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