Attorney Advisor (Counsel), CG-0905-15

About the role

This position is located in the Legal Division, Labor Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for providing legal counsel on labor and employment laws and regulations, conducting associated investigations, and defending the FDIC in labor and employment litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

What you will do

• Represents the Corporation in labor and employment litigation matters, often involving complex legal issues, pending in Federal administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal court, as well as in labor arbitrations and mediations.
• Prepares legal briefs, office memoranda and other legal documents on complex, sensitive legal issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with strongly conflicting precedents which require extensive research, analyses and ingenuity to resolve.
• Works closely with LEAS paralegals and support staff in the preparation of litigation documents and documentation pertaining to performance and disciplinary issues.
• Provides advice and counsel on a routine basis to client divisions and other senior management officials on the development of important, formal FDIC policies and positions in the labor-management and employee relations areas.
• Serves as the Legal Division's representative on FDIC's management bargaining team and assists in the negotiation of contracts with the labor organization representing FDIC employees.

Requirements

• Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Background Investigation (BI) required

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

How you will be evaluated

Evaluations will be based on the two‐page resume, the qualifications set forth above, other job‐related skills and experience, as well as interview performance. Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to ensure you meet all job requirements.

A hiring committee will review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.
• Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement.
• Education must be from accredited institutions.
• For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here.
• An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
• If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
• Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
• For more information, click here.
• Upon selection, you will be required to provide a copy of your official transcripts, and verification of active bar membership will be conducted.
• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here.
• (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.)

Benefits

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.

What to expect next

You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant.

An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at *** For more information go to FDIC Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.

Additional information

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.

During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.