Attorney-Adviser (General)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is located in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Office of Counsel. Primarily renders advice on matters to contract formation, contract performance and administration, and post-contract performance activities, to include litigation. This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-13/14 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-14. Pay Range GS-13: $108,019 - $140,426 Pay Range GS-14: $127,646 - $165,945

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a one year probationary period.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This requires travel up to 5% of the time.
• Successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).
• 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.
• Two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position: Reviewing contractual instruments for legal clarity and sufficiency, such as construction, supply, services, architect-engineer, water supply storage, and other contracts; Investigating circumstances of claims under contracts.
• OR Graduated from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or obtained and advanced law degree such as Master of Law (LLM) and have one year of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, which commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Three or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position: Rendering decisions on the interpretation of contract provisions and the intent of contract requirements; Preparing cases for trial or argument, or hearing on the record for contractual claims and appeals.
• 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 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment 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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Executive Office and other staff operating officials on legal matters pertaining to the work and activities of the District.
• Perform review of contractual instruments for legal clarity and sufficiency.
• Review and draft supporting documents on contractual and realty matters.
• Prepare and forward appeal assemblies through the proper channels to the appropriate Board of Contract Appeals.
• Serve as Trial Attorney on contractual claims and appeals arising under the jurisdiction of the Norfolk District.
• Investigate, process or review claims other than contract, in favor of or against the Government arising from activities within the District.

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.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level