- Position Title
- Assistant General Counsel
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-OGC-12706016 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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 an Assistant General 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 3 years of post J.D. legal experience?
4.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:
- Providing legal advice in the areas of employment law, including disciplinary actions or employment discrimination, as practicing attorney.
- Producing and presenting documented, clear, and well-written analysis, including legal arguments and briefs, on complex and sensitive issues.
5.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience providing legal advice in the areas of employment law, including disciplinary actions or employment discrimination, as a practicing attorney. 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.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing experience producing and presenting documented, clear, and well-written analysis, including legal arguments and briefs, on complex and sensitive issues. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
8.
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.
9.
How familiar are you with federal Judiciary operations?
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 in the areas of employment law, including disciplinary actions or employment discrimination?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have ability to write clearly and succinctly?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Which level description best describes your experience drafting legal briefs, memoranda, and background materials, including researching policy questions and writing analysis?
13.
How would you rate your writing skills?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Which level description best describes your experience producing and presenting documented, clear, and well-written analysis on complex and sensitive issues?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have the ability to plan, organize, and work effectively under demanding circumstances and time constraints?
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How would you rate your legal research and analytical skills?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your experience conducting legal research?
18.
Which level description best describes your experience performing substantive legal or statutory analysis of requests for information and providing advice to professional staff?
19.
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.
20.
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).
21.
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.
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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.