Senior Investigative Attorney

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirement, Bar Good Standing and have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.). (You must submit a copy of your transcripts prior to an offer of employment for verification). BAR Membership: You 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 a copy of your active bar license.) Required Specialized Experience for GS-14: Applicants must have at least 5 full years (60 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience working in a federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) and have 3 years (36 months) or more as an investigative counsel. Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Conducting investigations, developing findings, and providing legal advice based on applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Interpreting laws, regulations, policies, legal opinions, and court decisions to guide organizational actions and recommendations. Investigating and obtaining facts, analyzing documents, and preparing evidence for use in legal or administrative proceedings. Exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive issues and making decisions with significant organizational impact. Communicating complex and technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, executives, senior officials, supervisors, peers, and subordinate personnel to achieve objectives, resolve issues, and foster collaboration. Producing clear, concise investigative reports, memorandums, and official communications for internal and external stakeholders. (NOTE: qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of LL.B. or J.D.) (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Volunteer Experience: 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirement, Bar Good Standing and have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.). (You must submit a copy of your transcripts prior to an offer of employment for verification). BAR Membership: You 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 a copy of your active bar license.) Required Specialized Experience for GS-14: Applicants must have at least 5 full years (60 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience working in a federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) and have 3 years (36 months) or more as an investigative counsel. Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Conducting investigations, developing findings, and providing legal advice based on applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Interpreting laws, regulations, policies, legal opinions, and court decisions to guide organizational actions and recommendations. Investigating and obtaining facts, analyzing documents, and preparing evidence for use in legal or administrative proceedings. Exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive issues and making decisions with significant organizational impact. Communicating complex and technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, executives, senior officials, supervisors, peers, and subordinate personnel to achieve objectives, resolve issues, and foster collaboration. Producing clear, concise investigative reports, memorandums, and official communications for internal and external stakeholders. (NOTE: qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of LL.B. or J.D.) (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Volunteer Experience: 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".