- Position Title
- Counsel
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-OGC-12578169 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Counsel position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess a law degree (J.D., LL.B., or LL.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?
2.
Are you a member of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Federal court of general jurisdiction? (Bar Membership/License Required)
3.
Do you have at least 2 years of post J.D. legal experience?
4.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 3 years) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters or experience with civil or criminal litigation.
5.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters or experience with civil or criminal litigation. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
6.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
7.
How familiar are you with federal Judiciary operations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Do you have experience handling civil or criminal litigation in federal courts?
9.
Do you have experience with Judicial Conference Committees and the Rules Enabling Act?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Which level description best describes your experience providing legal advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters?
11.
How would you rate your legal research and analytical skills?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Do you have the ability to write clearly and succinctly?
13.
How would you rate your writing skills?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have experience preparing materials for agenda books and reports on rules committee activities?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
15.
Which level description best describes your experience preparing rules to be published for public comment?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you have the ability to effectively plan, organize, and work under demanding circumstances and time constraints?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
17.
Which level description best describes your experience preparing federal rules amendments packages to the Supreme Court and Congress?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Do you have experience collaborating with colleagues to provide advice and counsel to clients on legal issues?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
19.
Which level description best describes your experience serving as an expert resource to clients on rules of procedure and evidence issues?
20.
How would you rate your oral communication skills?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Which level description best describes your ability to communicate with all levels of management including executive leadership (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening skills, appropriate use of style and language for the audience)?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
I understand that failure to provide proof of Bar Membership will result in an incomplete application and could result in non-consideration for this position.
23.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.