trial attorney Alexandria, VA
Job description
Duties
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and legal documentation and correspondence for significant cases involving complex and difficult legal questions of factual issues.
- Advise NCUA's Asset Management Assistance Center (AMAC), agency management and the NCUA Board on matters involving liquidations, conservatorships, creditor claims, special assistance, bond claims, litigation and policy concerning asset-managed estates.
- In areas of assignment, develop and coordinate all litigation-related documents, prepare witnesses, take and defend depositions, assure compliance with local court rules and procedures, and represent NCUA in hearings, trials, pre-trial conferences, discovery proceedings, and mediation and settlement negotiations.
- Identify and analyze legal issues and determine applicable law, develops facts, and determine need for additional facts.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
- A trial period may be required.
- A financial disclosure is required.
- Current member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Qualifications
To qualify at the CU-14 level: You must have two full years of post law school legal experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work at the CU-14 level. At least 18 months of the legal experience must have been equivalent to the CU/GS-13 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following work: conducting legal research on financial institution operational matters, litigating civil cases associated with financial institutions, including experience in bankruptcy and asset recoveries, and experience preparing briefs.
In addition to meeting specialized experience requirements, applicants much also meet basic requirements.
- You must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school and transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
- You must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience, top candidates are considered those with a resume that provides sufficient details and performance history demonstrating experience in several of the items detailed below and will be able to provide distinct examples of this experience if interviewed:
- Expertise in civil, criminal or administrative litigation, including complex litigation strategy.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; superior legal writing and research ability and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and public service;
- Extensive recent experience performing the full range of professional litigation tasks involved in reviewing, preparing, and presenting matters before courts or administrative tribunals.
- Extensive recent experience advising senior management on complex legal issues, litigation strategy, and interpretive issues involving statutes or regulations.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment.
Additional information
SALARY: Pay will be set using NCUA's Compensation policy. The salary range shown is NCUA's Local Pay Rate (LPR) which includes the locality rate for the Alexandria, Virginia geographical area. Please click here to review all salary ranges based on locality.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants may be considered for other positions within the agency that require similar qualifications and are in the same series and at the same grade level of this position.
Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if the required specialized experience has been met. If met, the application package will be submitted to the selecting official for consideration. An interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates. Prior to final selection, all required documents to support Bar and education will be verified.
Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the National Credit Union Administration considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions.
Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:- Cover Letter, optional but recommended;
- A copy of college transcript(s), including a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school will be required; If selected, an official copy will be required before you may be appointed to the position.
- Proof of current and active bar membership will be required.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Click here to view a video for tips on how to apply for federal jobs.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 06/21/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
Lauren Portwood
Address
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
USNext steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You will receive another status notification once your application has been reviewed. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional but recommended;
- A copy of college transcript(s), including a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school will be required; If selected, an official copy will be required before you may be appointed to the position.
- Proof of current and active bar membership will be required.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
About NCUA
CEO: Rodney E. Hood
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.ncua.gov
Year Founded: 1970
