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General Attorney
Office of General Counsel · Posted 17 days ago
About the Role
As a General Attorney, you will serve as a Claims & Litigation Division (LC) attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. LC is responsible for Claims and Litigation Management, Contract Disputes, Federal Court Litigation, Tort Claims, Inter-Agency Support and Legal Counsel.
What You'll Do
- →We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
- →Represent the interests of the Government in complex hearings before federal and state regulatory commissions, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Court of Federal Claims and other administrative boards.
- →These cases may be of such significance that they involve nationwide impact and/or large sums of money.
- →Ascertains the facts, prepares litigation reports and assists the Department of Justice in suits by or against the United States of America filed in United States District Courts or Claims Court.
- →Participate in mediations and drafting of settlement recommendations.
- →Conduct discovery, interviews of witnesses; preparation of pleadings, responses and motions; participates in negotiations; reviews evidence and provides other litigation support.
- →On matters that are filed in the United States District Court, prepares or assists in preparing litigation reports for the United States Attorney and participates as requested by the supervisor.
- →Follows procedure in accordance with the National Tort Claims Center under the Federal Tort Claims Act for administrative handling of claims against the Government.
- →When facts and law lead to the conclusion that the Government has a valid claim, assists in making demand on party responsible, and refers the claim to the United States Attorney or Government Accountability Office.
Requirements
- ✓If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
- ✓Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- ✓Serve up to a two year trial period, if required.
- ✓Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- ✓Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.
- ✓We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this.
- ✓Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- ✓Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
- ✓Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Benefits
- ★You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6d452c90-489e-45ab-b5f6-5e37ab24f610
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