This position is located in the Legal Division of the FDIC, Headquarters (Arlington, VA).  The incumbent provides research and support for the Litigation Branch, Professional Liability & Financial Crimes Section, and will work on various assignments for attorneys, that may include: legal operations, investigations, litigation, and other assigned duties. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

Assists attorneys in all aspects of the investigation and litigation of claims, including in connection with preparing and taking discovery, researching and drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, preparing for settlement, and preparing and participating in trials. Supports attorneys in drafting, reviewing, analyzing, or responding to legislative proposals or implementing rules and regulations. Prepares legal memoranda and other written documents in accordance with legal standards of practice involving interpretation of certain provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, FDIC Bylaws and Resolutions, and FDIC Rules and Regulations, and other laws or regulations relative to the FDIC’s operations. Contributes in the preparation of legal opinions as well as briefs and other documents for judicial and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for this program, applicants must: (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a Juris Doctorate or LL.M at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis; (2) have a minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0; and (3) be in good academic standing. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. CG-07 level –Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education, or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with completion of a bachelor's degree. Specialized experience is performing legal research and preparing legal documents. If utilizing SAA, you must submit your transcripts or proof of your national honor society membership. Click here for Superior Academic Achievement qualification requirements; OR must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-5 grade level or above in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: performing legal research and preparing legal documents.

Education

Educational requirements are identified under Qualifications Section. 

Contacts

• Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 3501 Fairfax Drive HRB (PA-1730-5007) Arlington, Virginia 22226 United States
• Name: Kori Glass
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]