If you have experience performing a wide variety of analytical and operational tasks relating to FOIA and Information Law and understand the intricacies of the FOIA and Privacy Act ("PA") statutes and leading judicial decisions and want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Office of the General Counsel. For more information visit https://www.ftc.gov

Duties

If you are selected for this position, you will perform the following tasks: Serves as a technical authority on FOIA/PA matters, and performs work that is characterized by a depth and variety of problem-solving analysis, interpretations, and evaluation. Reviews FOIA/PA requests, outlines facts and legal issues, analyzes factual and legal concerns, explains the application of legal principles and precedents, and provides recommendations or conclusions. Review and process FOIA appeals in compliance with the FOIA, PA, and Commission Rules of Practice 16 C.F.R. ? 4. Leads efforts to review and collect current case law and executive guidance regarding FOIA, electronic discovery, and information law issues. Prepares the annual FOIA report to Congress with some review by the lead FOIA attorney. Takes the lead to provide guidance and planning to maintain and update the FOIA Website. Provides training and guidance within Commission regarding federal access laws. Conducts an initial search of the Commission's electronic databases (including, but not limited to, DocSmart, Business Objects, Consumer Sentinel, IdTheft, MMS, Intra/Internet Landoc and Documentum) to determine if there may be responsive records and to identify the offices that are likely to have such records. Responds to telephone inquiries from the public managing and directing routine matters involving the work of paralegals and other staff. This includes: (a) leading efforts to review and collect current case law and executive guidance regarding FOIA, electronic discovery, and information law issues; (b) preparing the annual FOIA report to Congress with some review by the lead FOIA attorney; (c) taking the lead to provide guidance and planning to maintain and update the FOIA Website; and (d) other FOIA related issues as required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.
• The position may be subject to completion of a two-year trial period.
• This position is not covered under a bargaining union.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency. Additional Requirements GS-14 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school, which includes at least 18 months of specialized experience after graduation from law school that must be comparable to the GS-13 level. Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience requirements. 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

Education

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Riandra Bates
• Phone: 2023262419
• Email: [email protected]