General Attorney

About the role

About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the District Counsel as an Assistant District Counsel. Assignments could be in any number of practice areas, including contract and procurement law, litigation, labor/personnel law, civil works, real estate, environmental, tort/admiralty fiscal, etc.

What you will do

• Prepare legal opinions, or other legal instruments, and render advice to clients on matters which require for their solution a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in order to obtain a reasonable balance of conflicting interests.
• Advice regarding national programs is reviewed by supervisor for consistency with agency policy before it is rendered to clients.
• Responsible for the preparation or review of extremely complex legal issues, instruments, assemblies, or the preparation of legal opinions on complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Conduct the necessary research or investigations in connection complex questions relating to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Function as a trial attorney, support the Department of Justice, and provide advice and litigation representation to the District Commander and senior staff in a variety of forums, and on a variety of legal issues.
• Work cohesively with individuals and groups of varied technical and professional backgrounds.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Documents you must provide

• Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
• A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
• IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS ATTORNEY POSITION: If you DO NOT provide the required documents listed below for this US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Attorney position, your application will be determined to be an 'incomplete application package' and may not receive further consideration for this position.
• As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
• Cover Letter (Optional) Resume: - Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. -If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content you will not be considered for this vacancy. -For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.,HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. -For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
• Official Transcripts: -Official law school transcript and an official statement of relative standing in class. -Photo static copies of documents are acceptable when applying but certified documents must be furnished before entering duty. - See:Transcripts and Licenses Official Certificate: -Copy of official certificate showing that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar.
• The official certificate must be dated within three months of the first date of the announcement. -The Certificate is required to be submitted by all applicants to include attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying authority of The Judge Advocate General (including active-duty Army Judge Advocates).
• See:Transcripts and Licenses Sworn Statement: -Either a sworn and notarized statement by the candidate that his or her fitness to practice law or conduct as an attorney has never been challenged in any jurisdiction --OR if either has been challenged, a sworn and notarized statement giving the facts and circumstances, and any other explanation that the applicant considers appropriate. -As an alternative to a sworn and notarized statement, a declaration under penalty of perjury may be submitted in the following format: I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct, executed on (date)(signature of applicant)." (28 U.S.C.1746). -The statement of fitness must be dated within three months of the first date of the announcement. -The sworn statement is to be submitted by all applicants including attorneys currently appointed to positions under the qualifying authority of the Judge Advocate General (including active-duty Army Judge Advocates).
• Writing Sample: -Sample of writing skills as demonstrated by legal briefs, memoranda, or letters. -The sample should total no more then (10) pages in length.
• Any pages after page 10 will be discarded and not considered. -Extracts of selected sections of larger documents are acceptable.
• Reference Letters: --Must provide three (3) Letters of Reference from active members of the legal bar. -Written references from current and former supervisors are preferred.
• We may contact references as part of the interview process. -The letters must be dated within three months of the first date of the announcement or within one month of the last date of the announcement. - You MUST submit the reference letters by the interview date, if offered an interview.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires a 2 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Legal Career Program position aligned under the Public Affair, Inspector General, Legal, Learning, Archives, & Relations/ Communications (PILLAR) Career Management Directorate.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.