Case Manager (Attorney)

U.S. International Trade Commission•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Case Manager position is in the U.S. International Trade Commission’s Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division. The Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues; investigates claims involving imports that may injure domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The Case Manager serves as a central point of contact on legal procedure and the official record for investigations under 19 U.S.C. §1337 and Commission Rules and Regulations. The role maintains case information in a publicly accessible investigation database and electronic docketing system, using legal document research and review to ensure information is accurate and accessible to the Commission, private parties, and the public. The Case Manager also works with supervisors on database updates, reports, and analysis; advises senior legal and technical staff on complex filing issues; and coordinates information and staff actions for supervisors and management. Applicants must have a first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, or equivalent training, and must be an active member in good standing of a qualifying U.S. bar. The role is in the Excepted Service. The announcement describes a two-year trial period and also discusses a one-year probationary period for competitive-service appointments.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
Graduation from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, or qualifying equivalent training, with a first professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.).
Current membership in good standing of the Bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Provide proof of active bar membership; any offer is contingent on a letter or certificate of good standing for each active bar membership dated within 30 days of the offer.
Submit transcripts or other specified evidence demonstrating the required legal education.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
For GS-9: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including providing information on legal document or case-management policies, procedures, and requirements; guiding customers on compliance with rules and regulations; handling sensitive, confidential, and business information at the appropriate security level; preparing written materials such as reports, records, and legal procedural summaries; and entering and maintaining database information.
For GS-11: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, including reviewing legal documents in electronic case-management systems and guiding compliance with filing requirements; identifying and properly handling sensitive or confidential information; serving as a central contact for supervisors and internal offices on complex filing scenarios; drafting memoranda detailing incidents or making recommendations to senior officials; analyzing documents to maintain investigation data for office use and electronic docket distribution; and independently resolving technical filing issues with internal and external customers.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
Applicants must be committed to improving government efficiency, upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and supporting the ideals of the American republic.

Responsibilities

Serve as a central point of contact for guidance on investigations under 19 U.S.C. §1337 and Commission Rules and Regulations concerning legal procedure and the Commission’s official record.
Maintain assigned case information in the publicly accessible investigation database and electronic docketing system by researching, reviewing, and analyzing legal documents.
Work with supervisors to update information, develop reports, and analyze information in the Commission’s Investigations Database System and electronic docket.
Consult with and advise senior legal and technical staff on identifying and resolving technical and legal issues in complex filing scenarios.
Organize information, develop and coordinate staff actions, resolve disagreements, and present information to supervisors and management officials.