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Who May Apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Grade: Positions at the following grade levels may be filled through this announcement: GS-905-9/11/12/13.

Open Period: This announcement will remain open until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Duties:

The level of responsibility and complexity of assignments will vary by grade and may include:

  • Provide authoritative legal advice, staff support, and assistance to judges (Board Members, ALJs, AAJs) and Division Directors, or others involved in matters for which the assigned Division is responsible, on substantive and procedural issues.
  • Review case files, identify and analyze legal issues, and resolve legal disputes.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare drafts of decisions, rulings, orders or memoranda containing legal analyses, appropriate to the attorney’s grade level.
  • Serve as the DAB representative in dealings with the parties in an assigned case or with others.
  • Schedule and participate in evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, or mediation conferences.
  • Higher grade attorneys may provide assistance to lower-grade attorneys in particular types of cases, as assigned.
  • Complete other assignments and special projects, as assigned.

All applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

Education: Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. (Must provide transcripts prior to selection).

Bar Membership: Must possess a current active bar membership in good standing. Admission to the bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable. (Must provide a copy of active bar membership prior to selection).

Additional experience may be required depending on starting grade level*:

  • At the GS-9: No or minimal professional legal experience post bar admission.
  • At the GS-11: At least 1 year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-9 level. The incumbent demonstrates proficiency in the ability to provide legal advice, support, and assistance on substantive and procedural issues of limited complexity.
  • At the GS-12: At least 1 year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level. The incumbent demonstrates proficiency in the ability to provide legal advice, support, and assistance on substantive and procedural issues of moderate complexity that may involve conventionally difficult or complex legal issues.
  • At the GS-13: At least 2 years of professional legal experience post bar admission, with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. The incumbent demonstrates proficiency in the ability to provide legal advice, support, and assistance on substantive and procedural issues of relatively high complexity, including those presenting unique, challenging, or novel questions. The incumbent should also demonstrate the ability to assist lower-level attorneys in particular types of cases.

*The above requirements are minimum qualifications for each grade level and are provided for reference only. Actual salary and grade level may vary based on relevant work experience and assignment, as well as administrative need and available budget.