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Position Title
Attorney-Advisor (General)
Agency
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Announcement Number
23-CFPB-182-X Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 28, 2023 to Friday, May 12, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current CFPB employee? (limit characters)
4. How did you find out about this job? (limit characters)
5. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications for the CN-71, CN-60 and CN-53:
  • Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent; AND
  • Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the CN-71, CN-60 and CN-53 as listed above and in this announcement? (limit characters)
Per the CFPB Attorney policy, you must also meet the following qualifications for the CN-71 level:

Seven (7) years of legal experience, one of which must have been at the CN-60 level or equivalent (GS-14). Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable OR
You must have thirty-six (36) months of specialized experience at the CN-60 level (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
           Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience at the CN-60 level (equivalent to the GS-14 level): Experience in administrative law, Federal consumer financial protection or regulatory law are highly desirable.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you meet the qualifications for the CN-71 level per the CFPB Attorney Policy as described above and in the announcement? (limit characters)
Per the CFPB Attorney policy, you must also meet the following qualifications for the CN-60 level:

Four (4) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable; OR
You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-53 level (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.   
                 Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience at the CN-53 level (equivalent to the GS-13 level): Experience in administrative law, Federal consumer financial protection or regulatory law are highly desirable.
(limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you meet the qualifications for the CN-60 level per the CFPB Attorney Policy as described above and in the announcement? (limit characters)
Per the CFPB Attorney policy, you must also meet the following qualifications for the CN-53 level:

Three (3) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable; OR
- You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-52 level (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
                   Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience at the CN-52 level (equivalent to the GS-12 level): Experience in administrative law, Federal consumer financial protection or regulatory law are highly desirable.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Do you meet the qualifications for the CN-53 level per the CFPB Attorney Policy as described above and in the announcement? (limit characters)