This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828326200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel is seeking one or more attorneys to join the Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce. OCCIC identifies legal solutions that enable the International Trade Administration (ITA) to carry out its mission of advancing U.S. economic growth and strengthening U.S. industry's global competitiveness.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
01/15/2025 to 01/22/2025
$101,401 - $131,826 per year
GS 12
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
15
No
Yes
OS-OGC-PNF-25-12667282
828326200
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
The Attorney Advisor position at the entry-level is GS-12 and the duties may vary with increasing responsibilities and promotion potential to the GS-15 level. As an Attorney Advisor in OCCIC, you will perform the following duties:
Qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the Department of Commerce Attorneys and Law Clerks standards for Hiring and Advancement guidelines. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Basic requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
A minimum of one year of specialized professional legal experience interpreting and advising on U.S. and international law, ideally as these impact U.S. international trade, commercial, and investment policy and ideally as relating to intellectual property or competition issues.
For purposes of this position, specialized professional legal experience may consist of paid or unpaid experience post bar-admission, including Federal or State Government experience, law firm or legal practice, judicial clerkship, and/or unpaid or volunteer legal work.
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.
GS-12 Level:
Performs a variety of legal duties such as interpreting and advising on U.S. and international law as these impact U.S. international trade and investment; researching legal issues which are often factually complex; handling and being responsible for a variety of assignments with short, time-critical deadlines; reflecting excellent interpersonal skills suitable for successfully working on a team on projects that require legal analysis; and analyzing legal risks and development of recommendations to minimize these risks.
We are seeking a candidate with the following additional qualifications: strong research, editing, and writing skills; effective analytical and reasoning skills with respect to identification and recommended minimization of legal risk; professional communication skills needed to successfully engage with peers, colleagues, supervisors, and clients; ability to handle and be responsible for a variety of assignments with short, time-critical deadlines; and interpersonal communication skills suitable for successfully working on a team on projects that require legal analysis. We are also seeking a candidate with familiarity or experience with Government work, or other demonstrated interest in public service, and a demonstrated ability to meaningfully contribute to OCCIC's workplace culture. Ideally, the candidate will also have knowledge or experience in intellectual property and/or competition law, but such background is not required.
See Qualifications Above.
This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
Under applicable Department of Commerce policies, this position is eligible for up to two days per week (four days per pay period) of routine telework, as well as for situational, unscheduled, and continuity of operations (COOP)/emergency purposes telework as appropriate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your resume and supporting documents for the below required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
A complete application consists of the following:
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Submit required documents email to OClearances@doc.gov with the subject line OS-OGC-PNF-25-12667282 for GS-12, and including at least the following information in the email's body:
[PERSON'S NAME]
[PERSONS' ADDRESS]
[PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER]
[PERSON'S EMAIL ADDRESS]
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
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/828326200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.