General Attorney, GS-0905-13/14
Company Name:
Department Of Education
This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.
This is an Excepted Service position. The job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Applicants are subject to a one-year trial period.
Multiple vacancies may be filled through this announcement.
THE SELECTION CERTIFICATES MAY BE SHARED AMONG PROGRAM OFFICES ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Permanent Full time The Department of Education's (ED) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services in support of the Department's mission to promote student achievement and prepare students for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to education. The Division of Postsecondary Education (DPE) is one of seven Divisions within OGC and provides legal counsel and representation in a variety of practice areas including: Federal Student Aid program, commercial law, debtor-creditor law, administrative law, and constitutional law. You must be a U.S. Citizen. Must complete a Background Investigation and fingerprint check. Relocation Expenses will not be paid. An attorney filling this position will be involved in implementation, accountability, and enforcement activities under the Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs, which provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing education after high school. Legal work on these programs regularly requires reference not only to program statutes but to commercial law and administrative law. The work involves advising Department clients in the DPE practice areas, which include corporate and financial transactions, accreditation, and debtor-creditor law, and assisting with the formulation of regulations, other guidance to program participants, and proposed legislation. The DPE practice areas also include participation in the conduct of court and administrative litigation, such as False Claims Act cases, lawsuits challenging Department regulations or other actions as arbitrary and capricious, and appeals of liability determinations to the Department's administrative adjudication office. Both the advisory work and the litigation work require frequent consultation and coordination with other Federal agencies and with State agencies. You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a Bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. Applicants must have:
(1) Law degree from accredited law school by American Bar Association;
(2) active (good standing) bar membership;
(3) Experience in providing legal advice, counsel and representation in one or more of the areas referenced in the Major Duties section of this announcement;
(4) Knowledge of government-wide statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to the DPE practice areas;
(5) Experience representing clients in litigation; and
(6) Excellent interpersonal skills;
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications requirements, and the extent to which your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position as defined below. When describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possess, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
The following areas will be considered in the evaluation:
1. Academic credentials;
2. Analytical, communication, and writing skills;
3. Experience in Federal Student Aid program law, commercial law, debtor-creditor law, administrative law, and constitutional law, or other relevant DPE practice areas as referenced in the Major Duties ;
4. Knowledge of government-wide statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to the DPE's practice areas;
5. Experience representing clients in litigation; and
6. Interpersonal skills.
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Qualifications: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Proof of admission to the Bar of the highest court of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and current membership in such Bar as would permit the practice of law. You must be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
PROOF MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.
Professional Legal Experience Requirement:
Applicants must have the year(s) of professional legal experience as shown below.
For Appointment at the GS-13 level, the following qualification requirements are needed: Three (3) years of professional legal experience. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field, and/or complex legal work, including extensive research, analysis, evaluation and/or litigation in a legal specialization relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position. This experience must be equivalent to the duties of a GS-12 attorney in the Federal service.
For Appointment at the GS-14 level, the following qualification requirements are needed: Four (4) years of professional legal experience. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field and/or complex legal work including, extensive research, analysis, evaluation and/or litigation in a legal specialization relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position. This experience must be equivalent to the duties of a GS-13 attorney in the Federal service.
General
Experience:
The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to provide high quality legal advice and counsel on issues arising in the areas referenced under Major Duties above. Additionally the successful candidate must have excellent legal research and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with other attorneys and management officials. Successful applicants should also have legal experience in one or more of DPE's practice areas outlined in the Major Duties section of this announcement. You must submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement for additional information that is required and how it should be submitted. You must use the USAJOBS resume builder to submit your resume. However, merely submitting a resume through resume builder is not a complete application. For general information regarding this announcement, you may contact the following individual (THIS IS ONLY FOR GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU MUST APPLY ON-LINE): Glen Dias . You are required to submit the following additional documents:
(1) cover letter;
(2) one writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages);
(3) for Federal employees, most recent performance appraisal;
(4) Bar certificate of good standing or statement regarding your bar status and standing; and
(5) a law school transcript if you received your law degree within three (3) years of the closing date of this announcement. These documents must be submitted on-line at time of application. Documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit the required documentation as specified above, your application for this position will not be considered. Once your complete application is received, we will evaluate your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and a possible interview. Interviewed candidates who are not selected will be notified of the outcome. The Federal Government is committed to expanding access to employment by hiring people with disabilities; providing technical assistance and information on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities; and identifying and removing barriers to work. Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either competitively (where qualified individuals compete with one another through a structured process), noncompetitively (where a qualified individual may be selected based on a special appointing authority), or through an excepted appointing authority for people with disabilities (i.e. Schedule A). People who are selected for a Federal job must meet the qualification requirements for the position and be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. For information on People with Disabilities please visit
Student Loan Default
Applicants selected for positions are subject to a background check to verify that he or she has not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants found to be in default will be contacted to make arrangements for repayment prior to being made an official offer of employment.
Veterans interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, may send an email to to schedule an appointment for a session. Veterans Counseling Session must be placed in the subject line of the email.
ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS MAY BE MADE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF THE OPENING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, SHOULD VACANCIES OCCUR. !benefits.hms?orgId=1&jnum;=61908Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Education
This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.
This is an Excepted Service position. The job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Applicants are subject to a one-year trial period.
Multiple vacancies may be filled through this announcement.
THE SELECTION CERTIFICATES MAY BE SHARED AMONG PROGRAM OFFICES ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Permanent Full time The Department of Education's (ED) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services in support of the Department's mission to promote student achievement and prepare students for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to education. The Division of Postsecondary Education (DPE) is one of seven Divisions within OGC and provides legal counsel and representation in a variety of practice areas including: Federal Student Aid program, commercial law, debtor-creditor law, administrative law, and constitutional law. You must be a U.S. Citizen. Must complete a Background Investigation and fingerprint check. Relocation Expenses will not be paid. An attorney filling this position will be involved in implementation, accountability, and enforcement activities under the Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs, which provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing education after high school. Legal work on these programs regularly requires reference not only to program statutes but to commercial law and administrative law. The work involves advising Department clients in the DPE practice areas, which include corporate and financial transactions, accreditation, and debtor-creditor law, and assisting with the formulation of regulations, other guidance to program participants, and proposed legislation. The DPE practice areas also include participation in the conduct of court and administrative litigation, such as False Claims Act cases, lawsuits challenging Department regulations or other actions as arbitrary and capricious, and appeals of liability determinations to the Department's administrative adjudication office. Both the advisory work and the litigation work require frequent consultation and coordination with other Federal agencies and with State agencies. You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a Bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. Applicants must have:
(1) Law degree from accredited law school by American Bar Association;
(2) active (good standing) bar membership;
(3) Experience in providing legal advice, counsel and representation in one or more of the areas referenced in the Major Duties section of this announcement;
(4) Knowledge of government-wide statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to the DPE practice areas;
(5) Experience representing clients in litigation; and
(6) Excellent interpersonal skills;
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications requirements, and the extent to which your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position as defined below. When describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possess, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
The following areas will be considered in the evaluation:
1. Academic credentials;
2. Analytical, communication, and writing skills;
3. Experience in Federal Student Aid program law, commercial law, debtor-creditor law, administrative law, and constitutional law, or other relevant DPE practice areas as referenced in the Major Duties ;
4. Knowledge of government-wide statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to the DPE's practice areas;
5. Experience representing clients in litigation; and
6. Interpersonal skills.
To preview questions please click here. TIME LIMIT FOR MEETING
Qualifications: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Proof of admission to the Bar of the highest court of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and current membership in such Bar as would permit the practice of law. You must be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
PROOF MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.
Professional Legal Experience Requirement:
Applicants must have the year(s) of professional legal experience as shown below.
For Appointment at the GS-13 level, the following qualification requirements are needed: Three (3) years of professional legal experience. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field, and/or complex legal work, including extensive research, analysis, evaluation and/or litigation in a legal specialization relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position. This experience must be equivalent to the duties of a GS-12 attorney in the Federal service.
For Appointment at the GS-14 level, the following qualification requirements are needed: Four (4) years of professional legal experience. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field and/or complex legal work including, extensive research, analysis, evaluation and/or litigation in a legal specialization relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position. This experience must be equivalent to the duties of a GS-13 attorney in the Federal service.
General
Experience:
The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to provide high quality legal advice and counsel on issues arising in the areas referenced under Major Duties above. Additionally the successful candidate must have excellent legal research and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with other attorneys and management officials. Successful applicants should also have legal experience in one or more of DPE's practice areas outlined in the Major Duties section of this announcement. You must submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement for additional information that is required and how it should be submitted. You must use the USAJOBS resume builder to submit your resume. However, merely submitting a resume through resume builder is not a complete application. For general information regarding this announcement, you may contact the following individual (THIS IS ONLY FOR GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU MUST APPLY ON-LINE): Glen Dias . You are required to submit the following additional documents:
(1) cover letter;
(2) one writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages);
(3) for Federal employees, most recent performance appraisal;
(4) Bar certificate of good standing or statement regarding your bar status and standing; and
(5) a law school transcript if you received your law degree within three (3) years of the closing date of this announcement. These documents must be submitted on-line at time of application. Documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit the required documentation as specified above, your application for this position will not be considered. Once your complete application is received, we will evaluate your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and a possible interview. Interviewed candidates who are not selected will be notified of the outcome. The Federal Government is committed to expanding access to employment by hiring people with disabilities; providing technical assistance and information on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities; and identifying and removing barriers to work. Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either competitively (where qualified individuals compete with one another through a structured process), noncompetitively (where a qualified individual may be selected based on a special appointing authority), or through an excepted appointing authority for people with disabilities (i.e. Schedule A). People who are selected for a Federal job must meet the qualification requirements for the position and be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. For information on People with Disabilities please visit
Student Loan Default
Applicants selected for positions are subject to a background check to verify that he or she has not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants found to be in default will be contacted to make arrangements for repayment prior to being made an official offer of employment.
Veterans interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, may send an email to to schedule an appointment for a session. Veterans Counseling Session must be placed in the subject line of the email.
ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS MAY BE MADE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF THE OPENING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, SHOULD VACANCIES OCCUR. !benefits.hms?orgId=1&jnum;=61908Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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