Attorney Advisor

Federal Transit Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is a staff attorney in the General Law division of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Office of Chief Counsel. The attorney will provide legal services supporting all functional areas assigned to the Office of Chief Counsel. The attorney will provide written and oral legal advice interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, departmental orders, agency policies, and grant and contract agreements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period.
• All employees are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, set out in Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 2635, including restrictions on owning financial interests that may conflict with performance of their duties.
• Some employees, like those involved in contracting or regulating non-Federal entities, are subject to Executive Bond Financial Disclosure requirements set out in Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 2634.
• Applicants may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• Possess a law degree (LLB, or J.D.) and be a member in good standing of a bar.
• Possess a law degree, bar membership in good standing and at least one year of professional attorney experience, which may be in the form of a second professional law degree (LL.M) that requires one full year of graduate study.
• Possess a law degree, bar membership in good standing, and at least two years of professional attorney experience. One year which maybe in the form of and a second professional law degree (LL.M) which requires one full year of graduate study.
• Possess a law degree, bar membership in good standing, and at least three years of professional attorney experience. One year of which maybe in the form of a second professional law degree (LL.M.) that requires one full year of graduate study.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.
• Successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree, and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising and representing a federal agency on administrative matters, preferably with experience administering federal grants or advising and defending contracting activity subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions and advice interpreting statutes, regulations, executive orders, case law, departmental orders, agency circulars, and grants and contracts, with particular emphasis on all subject matters or functions assigned to the General Law Division.
• The attorney may be called on to represent the agency in administrative proceedings.
• Assist other Chief Counsel divisions, which may include rulemaking or grant administration activities.
• Provide legal services related to FTA programs and internal administration at all levels of the organization.
• Provide legal advice and support on complex or high-profile legal and policy issues.
• Work in teams with other attorneys and non-attorney colleagues to advance agency objectives.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree