Attorney Advisor

Summary

The Court Services Office (CSO) manages resources, programs, and services related to court administration and case management, provides support, services, and programs addressing the needs of clerks' offices. CSO's Policy Division is assigned to provide primary staff support for the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management (CACM or the Committee).

Duties

This position is located in CSO's Policy Division and is responsible for providing legal, policy, and staff support to the Administrative Office and to the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management. The Attorney Advisor is assigned to staff multiple subcommittees, the work of which occurs during most cycles, and results in recommendations and materials that are considered by the Committee. They respond to inquiries from AO staff, judges, court staff, members of Congress and congressional staff, and the public regarding issues within the CACM Committee's jurisdiction. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Providing staff support to the Committee and its subcommittees, including conducting in-depth research and writing agenda items for consideration by the Committee and the Judicial Conference of the United States. Preparing and making oral presentations on issues within the Committee's purview at Committee and subcommittee meetings. Providing staff support to Committee members involved in the oversight of the Case Management Modernization (CMM) program, including Providing oversight and policy guidance on various Judicial Conference approved and congressionally-mandated pilot programs Servin as the primarily liaison between CSO staff, the Budget Committee (including the Budget Committee's Economy Subcommittee) staff, and the CACM Committee for review and approval of annual budget proposals for the judiciary's libraries, electronic public access, bankruptcy noticing, and records programs. Developing and implementing Judicial Conference policy regarding privacy and public access to electronic case files Developing proposals for new miscellaneous fees and for adjustments to the miscellaneous fee schedules and the electronic public access fee schedule. Providing legal and policy research, drafting responses to Congressional, judicial, and general correspondence. Researching legal and policy issues, conducting studies, and writing reports on issues that fall within the Committee's jurisdiction, such as court governance and case management.

Qualifications

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. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction (attach a copy of license). Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Post J.D. Experience: Applicants must also possess at least 4 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: 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 and operational advice to federal and/or state court judges, court executives, or court staff Researching legal and policy issues. Conducting or overseeing studies, writing reports, and analyzing and proposing policy initiatives. Desired Knowledge Knowledge of federal and/or state court structure, operations, and policies, with the ability to advise on legal and policy issues.

Education

Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status. Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11/30/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106097

What to Expect Next

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Additional Information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction (attach a copy of license). Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Post J.D. Experience: Applicants must also possess at least 4 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: 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 and operational advice to federal and/or state court judges, court executives, or court staff Researching legal and policy issues. Conducting or overseeing studies, writing reports, and analyzing and proposing policy initiatives. Desired Knowledge Knowledge of federal and/or state court structure, operations, and policies, with the ability to advise on legal and policy issues.