Job Listing
General Counsel
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency · Posted 43 days ago
About the Role
This position is part of the Council of Inspectors General Integrity Efficiency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a senior attorney, providing legal counsel to the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Executive Director and legal advice throughout the agency.
What You'll Do
- →Provides legal advice and counsel to CIGIE leadership and staff on a diverse array of legal subject areas, including ethics, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Inspector General Act of 1978 (IG Act), federal employment, contracts, appropriations, information access, and privacy.
- →Represents the office in administrative litigation, such as hearings before the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- →Conducts legal research on complex legal issues by analyzing federal statutes, executive orders, court decision, legislative hearings , and committee reports, as well as evaluating factual, technical, and legal matters.
- →Examines and evaluates legislative proposals for CIGIE, while also preparing or reviewing proposed new policies and amendments to existing regulations.
- →Determines the impact of legislation and regulations on the scope of CIGIE' s operations and authority.
- →Prepares and reviews congressional testimony and other responses to requests for information from Congress.
- →Manages any involvement CIGIE has in legal proceedings that arise from requests for documents or testimony.
Requirements
- ✓US Citizenship is required.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- ✓Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- ✓Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- ✓This position has a positive education requirement.
- ✓You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims of possession of a law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- ✓For further information, visit: www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications Transcripts and proof of Bar membership MUST be provided with your application package to receive further consideration.
- ✓Must have an active Bar membership in good standing.
- ✓If selected, must maintain active Bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 4322c8bd-d559-43db-81dd-cccb41f5f348
Posted via USAJobs