Attorney Advisor (Counsel to the Deputy Director)

This is an Excepted Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor (Counsel to the Deputy Director) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.) AND Required experience: FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 2.5 years (30 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience that includes the following: 1. Providing legal advice on the interpretation of laws or on proposed changes in legislation, policy, and regulations directly to senior management and organizational leaders; 2. Providing legal counsel and advice on labor and employment law matters; 3. Analyzing the potential impact of proposed or existing policies on the organizations programs; and 4. Negotiating with top administrative personnel of the agency on a range of legal policy questions pertaining and /or related to immigration law and procedure. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have four full years (48 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience that includes the following: 1. Providing legal advice on the interpretation of laws or on proposed changes in legislation, policy, and regulations directly to senior management and organizational leaders; 2. Providing legal counsel and advice on labor and employment law matters; 3. Analyzing the potential impact of proposed or existing policies on the organizations programs; and 4. Negotiating with top administrative personnel of the agency on a range of legal policy questions pertaining and /or related to immigration law and procedure. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MMYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties. Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. Only the first ten (10) pages will be reviewed. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

This is an Excepted Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor (Counsel to the Deputy Director) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.) AND Required experience: FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 2.5 years (30 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience that includes the following: 1. Providing legal advice on the interpretation of laws or on proposed changes in legislation, policy, and regulations directly to senior management and organizational leaders; 2. Providing legal counsel and advice on labor and employment law matters; 3. Analyzing the potential impact of proposed or existing policies on the organizations programs; and 4. Negotiating with top administrative personnel of the agency on a range of legal policy questions pertaining and /or related to immigration law and procedure. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have four full years (48 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience that includes the following: 1. Providing legal advice on the interpretation of laws or on proposed changes in legislation, policy, and regulations directly to senior management and organizational leaders; 2. Providing legal counsel and advice on labor and employment law matters; 3. Analyzing the potential impact of proposed or existing policies on the organizations programs; and 4. Negotiating with top administrative personnel of the agency on a range of legal policy questions pertaining and /or related to immigration law and procedure. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MMYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties. Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. Only the first ten (10) pages will be reviewed. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.