Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer)

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be considered for this position, applicants must have a demonstrated interest in international economic or commercial matters and a minimum of one year of specialized professional legal experience interpreting and advising on U.S. and international law or one year of specialized professional experience, ideally in the area of U.S. international trade, commercial, and investment policy. For purposes of this position, specialized professional legal experience may consist of paid or unpaid experience post bar-admission, including Federal or State Government experience, law firm or legal practice, judicial clerkship, and/or unpaid or volunteer legal work. Specialized legal experience is preferred. We are seeking a candidate with the following additional qualifications: strong research, editing, and writing skills; effective analytical and reasoning skills with respect to identification and recommended minimization of legal risk; professional communication skills needed to successfully engage with peers, colleagues, supervisors, and clients; ability to handle and be responsible for a variety of assignments with short, time-critical deadlines; and interpersonal communication skills suitable for successfully working on a team on projects that require legal analysis. We are also seeking a candidate with familiarity or experience with Government work, or other demonstrated interest in public service, and a demonstrated ability to meaningfully contribute to OCC-IC's workplace culture. Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet these qualifications. Education and Active Bar Membership Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or Master of Laws (L.L.M.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package. In addition, applicants must have an active bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. AND For the GS-12 level have a minimum of one year of specialized professional or legal experience. For the GS-13 level have a minimum of two years of specialized experience, one year of which must be specialized legal experience. For the GS-14 level have a minimum of five years of specialized experience, three years of which must be specialized legal experience.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be considered for this position, applicants must have a demonstrated interest in international economic or commercial matters and a minimum of one year of specialized professional legal experience interpreting and advising on U.S. and international law or one year of specialized professional experience, ideally in the area of U.S. international trade, commercial, and investment policy. For purposes of this position, specialized professional legal experience may consist of paid or unpaid experience post bar-admission, including Federal or State Government experience, law firm or legal practice, judicial clerkship, and/or unpaid or volunteer legal work. Specialized legal experience is preferred. We are seeking a candidate with the following additional qualifications: strong research, editing, and writing skills; effective analytical and reasoning skills with respect to identification and recommended minimization of legal risk; professional communication skills needed to successfully engage with peers, colleagues, supervisors, and clients; ability to handle and be responsible for a variety of assignments with short, time-critical deadlines; and interpersonal communication skills suitable for successfully working on a team on projects that require legal analysis. We are also seeking a candidate with familiarity or experience with Government work, or other demonstrated interest in public service, and a demonstrated ability to meaningfully contribute to OCC-IC's workplace culture. Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet these qualifications. Education and Active Bar Membership Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or Master of Laws (L.L.M.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package. In addition, applicants must have an active bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. AND For the GS-12 level have a minimum of one year of specialized professional or legal experience. For the GS-13 level have a minimum of two years of specialized experience, one year of which must be specialized legal experience. For the GS-14 level have a minimum of five years of specialized experience, three years of which must be specialized legal experience.

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