Duties
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The candidate selected will be offered an appointment not-to-exceed 4 years, which may be extended to a maximum of 6 years based on workload requirements and organizational staffing authorizations.
Active bar membership is required as a condition of employment.
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here .
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal advice related to the investigation and litigation of claims related to directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, bond carriers, insurers, and/or other professionals under applicable federal and state laws.
J.D. or LL.B Degree required.
Active Membership in good standing of the bar of at least one state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Education
Additional Information
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor's direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.
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If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
Evidence of current bar membership in good standing will be confirmed prior to appointment.