This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, LEGAL DIVISION, Office of Law & Policy. The incumbent advises the Director and Bureau components on the Bureau's authorities and jurisdiction, the interpretation of Federal consumer financial statutes and regulations, and matters of administrative law.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the CN-71, broadly equivalent to the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, your duties will be adjusted accordingly. Attorneys at CFPB may be eligible for promotions subject to the Bureau's Attorney Hiring & Promotion Policy.

Requirements

Qualifications

*Each grade is at its Full Performance Level.* In additional to the minimum qualifications (Law Degree & Bar Membership), you also have to meet the years of related legal experience or related attorney experience for each grade you are applying for: For the CN-71 (Senior Counsel): Seven (7) years of legal experience, one of which must have been at the CN-60 level or equivalent (GS-14). Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable, OR; You must have thirty sic (36) months of specialized experience at the CN-60 level (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. For the CN-60 (Counsel): Four (4) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying experience for the experience requirements*); OR You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-53 level (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. For the CN-53: Three (3) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying experience for the experience requirements*); OR You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-52 level (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience (for ALL 3 grades): Experience in administrative law, Federal consumer financial protection and regulatory law are highly desirable. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent; AND
• Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Contacts

• Address LEGAL DIVISION Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]