Company Intro The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the environment. EPA has committed to making equity, environmental justice, and civil rights a centerpiece of the agency's mission.
Job Description/Duties As an Attorney Advisor, you will:
Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations.Participate in litigation activities.Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution.Job Criteria Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen.You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar.If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below:
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as experience performing legal research and providing advice and assistance to clients, managers or judges on legal matters. Participation in negotiations or litigation, representing an organization or a client or working as a clerk for a judge.To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as experience performing legal research and providing advice and assistance to clients, managers or judges on legal matters. Participation in negotiations or litigation, representing an organization or a client or working as a clerk for a judge. Assisting in the preparation of legal correspondence, court filings including complaints, notices of violation, judicial orders or rulings, administrative orders or other similar legal documents.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.
Education You must:
Possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or equivalent apprentice experience as allowed per state law.Be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.Be an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction in good standing. (NOTE: Bar membership is not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar before entry on duty.)Salary Range/Hourly Rate $108,245 - $167,336 per year
Other Benefits and Perks To learn more about EPA's benefits, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/careers/summary-epas-employment-benefits
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