Attorney-Advisor (General)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Legal Counsel Division (LCD).The primary purpose of this position is to provide advice and assistance on all aspects of litigation, from pre-filing to trial and appeals and on matters before the United States Supreme Court.Non-BU : This is a non-bargaining unit position.Duties As an Attorney-Advisor (General), GS-0905-14 / 15, your typical work assignments may include : Requirements You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.You must successfully pass a background investigation.You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.You must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.Qualifications Basic Requirements : GS-14 / GS-15 : The first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD) or the second professional law degree (LL.M.); ANDSpecialized professional legal experience in excess of three (3) years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. The quality of the individual's background may be evidenced by the relatedness of his or her specialization.Specialized Experience : The skills and experience listed immediately below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application.You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal government. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal government.Specialized experience for this position is experience in litigation at the trial and / or appellate level. Experience as a judicial law clerk is preferred.Applicants must have three or more years of relevant post-JD experience.Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.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,#J-18808-Ljbffr