- Position Title
- ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)
- Agency
- Defense Legal Services Agency
- Announcement Number
- DE-11698577-23-LNS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 27, 2022 to Monday, November 7, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-15, position with the Defense Legal Services Agency.
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
I possess the first professional law degree, i.e. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.), from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Transcripts are required at the time of application.
I possess the first professional law degree, i.e. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.), from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Transcripts are required at the time of application.
2.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (BAR):
I am an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States.
I am an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States.
3.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (EXPERIENCE):
I have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15, or equivalent-level positions are expected to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters.
Examples of legal experience are: Post-bar experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level or at military courts-martial. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body, OR post-bar experience as a licensed attorney presiding over formal hearings or trials involving felony-level criminal litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level or as a military judge presiding over general courts-martial.
I have professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Attorneys performing duties in GS-15, or equivalent-level positions are expected to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters.
Examples of legal experience are: Post-bar experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level or at military courts-martial. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body, OR post-bar experience as a licensed attorney presiding over formal hearings or trials involving felony-level criminal litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level or as a military judge presiding over general courts-martial.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
In addition to the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the one year of specialized experience requirement for the grade level you are applying to. Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume they possess this specialized experience.
In addition to the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the one year of specialized experience requirement for the grade level you are applying to. Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume they possess this specialized experience.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication, by determining authority. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
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The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and random drug tests thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
7.
This position may require occasional travel (up to 5%) away from your normal duty station, for official business on a military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
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This position may require you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and/or overtime. Are you willing to meet the other than normal duty hours requirement?
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The incumbent of this position is required to hold a current, valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a condition of continued employment. Do you currently posses a license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico? (Please include license to application package)
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Responsible for developing and presenting fully developed and legally supportable courses of action in the form of draft rulings or orders to a presiding judge or in memorandum format to a comparable decision-maker on issues or cases that (a) are of such scope that they may, in many instances, warrant a team of legal professionals, and (b) are of such importance that they frequently involve responding to some of the most distinguished legal talent available to the United States Government, and (c) are likely to be reviewed on appeal by appellate courts, to include the U.S. Supreme Court.
11.
Provides technical assistance and information to government attorneys, who are litigating cases involving acquisition issues generally, and particularly government contracts issues.
12.
Analyzes complex factual and novel legal questions, and advises a presiding judge or comparable decision-maker, on options for resolving the issues presented.
13.
Provides legal advice and services related to the full range of acquisition reform issues, that arise as a result of legislation, regulatory initiatives, and other policy initiatives, to reform the government acquisition process.
14.
Conducts in-depth legal research, to provide expert legal advice to the presiding judge, or comparable decision-maker, on all case related matters.
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Fosters cooperation, collaboration, and communication to facilitate the accomplishment of a wide variety of tasks, associated with supporting the presiding judge or comparable decision maker.
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Fosters and engages in a positive professional work environment, conducive to open, transparent, and respectful communications, among all team members.
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Makes appropriate horizontal and vertical coordination. Discusses subjects in a constructive manner, with all members of a team of legal professionals.
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Proofreads and edits written products of the applicant and team members, in order to produce a polished, professional product, for approval by the presiding judge or comparable decision-maker.
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Performs follow-up to ensure quality of work product, and the completion of actions in a timely manner.
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Participates within a team framework, on advising the presiding judge or comparable decision maker, on complex legal matters, and provides recommendations on case development and trial strategy.
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Clearly and effectively conveys the facts of a case, competing legal theories, independent case analysis, and the parties' legal positions to the presiding judge or comparable decision maker.
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Provides advice and counsel within a legal team framework to team members and the presiding judge or comparable decision maker on issues throughout all phases of the litigation.
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Able to remain calm and focused in highly stressful or adverse situations.
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Handles high workload, competing demands, and distractions with poise and ease.
25.
Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner, while minimizing any negative impact on individuals in the immediate team, or the larger office.
26.
Prepares legal briefs and summaries of analysis on complex issues
27.
Drafts, reviews, and edits legal documents to ensure they are accurate, clear, concise, persuasive, and legally correct.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION:
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?