Two positions are being filled and are located in the Professional Liability & Financial Crimes Unit and the Professional Liability Unit of the Legal Division. The incumbents are responsible for conducting litigation for professional liability claims related to failed financial institutions. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

Prepares legal opinions, provides legal advice, and conducts all aspects of litigation (e.g., analysis of the facts and law, preparing and filing pleadings and motions, written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing at hearings, pretrial conferences, negotiations and mediations) from inception through trial, as a member of a team and/or as lead counsel in connection with professional liability claims. Evaluates and recommends retention of outside counsel law firms; manages outside counsel in investigation and litigation strategic planning; ensures work is completed in accordance with FDIC policy; and reviews and approves outside counsel work products, budgets, and fees and expenses. Prepares, attends, and makes oral presentations at court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and/or Board meetings. Utilizes and maintains understanding of how to effectively use electronic databases and software for legal research, fact investigations, eDiscovery, case analysis, and oral presentations. Confers with and acts in an advisory capacity to Supervisory Counsel, Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and members of the Board of Directors on any legal questions. Represents the FDIC as lead counsel in the investigation of the facts and analysis of the law to determine whether, and make recommendations, to pursue claims against the former directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, bond carriers, insurers, and other professionals that caused losses in connection with a failed financial institution.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience investigating and litigating claims related to professionals such as directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, bond carriers, and insurers under applicable federal and state laws. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. • Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum requirement of completing a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited school (accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). • Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (hold active license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment.

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

Contacts

• Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 15 Braintree Hill Office Park Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 United States
• Name: Elaine Livingstone
• Phone: (972) 761-8321
• Email: [email protected]