We are seeking Attorneys experienced in various aspects of Federal personnel law to join the OSC team and serve in one of our Program Units! Begin a challenging and rewarding career and become an integral player in a forward-looking federal agency. We invite you to apply for this challenging, highly competitive, and rewarding position. OSC consistently ranks in the top 3 in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS).

Duties

**We anticipate filling vacancies in our Hatch Act Unit (HAU) and Investigation and Prosecution Division (IPD-HQ). Selectees may be asked to work on matters within other units as determined by agency needs. We are looking for candidates who embrace the privilege of public service, bring enthusiasm and dedication to such service, and work well within a team setting. Flexibility and enthusiasm for working a variety of matters across OSC's statutory missions is a plus. In the course of carrying out these duties, you may be assigned to conduct investigations, conduct complex legal research and draft legal memoranda, prepare and litigate cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and appear as amici in federal court. You may conduct witness interviews, discovery, and legal research; prepare pleadings, briefs, reports of investigation and other reports and memoranda; manage a diverse caseload, mediate and settle cases, and advise the Special Counsel and senior leaders regarding case dispositions and legal issues that involve federal personnel law, constitutional law, labor and employment law, administrative law, and civil procedure. Duties performed: Conducting factual and legal research and analysis from documents, witness testimony and other sources to develop the evidentiary record; Presenting oral and written information during witness and subject interviews, interactions with the agency or complainant's counsel, and any legal proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) or other adjudicative tribunals, etc.; Providing expert legal advice and counsel to senior officials to prepare and implement strategies for complex and controversial issues; Representing the agency to Federal stakeholders and the public, including complainants, other Federal agency officials, attorneys, representatives of private and public organizations, the MSPB, and elected officials and staff; and Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• May be eligible for incentive pay.
• May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet the basic education and bar membership requirements: A professional law degree (L.L.B., J.D., L.L.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; and An active membership in good standing in a bar of a state, U.S. Territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth or Puerto Rico. And Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 Grade level: Possess one (1) year of post J.D. legal experience, and have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, in: making factual findings and conducting legal research and analysis; presenting information orally and in writing; reviewing and assessing information obtained from documents, witness interviews, and other sources to develop a full evidentiary record to resolve cases; and providing advice on sophisticated legal matters. For the GS-13 Grade level: Possess two (2) years of post J.D. legal experience, and have at least three (3) years of specialized experience, with at least one (1) of these years equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, in: making in-depth factual findings and conducting legal research and analysis; presenting complex information orally and in writing; reviewing and assessing information obtained from documents, witness interviews, and other sources to develop a complete evidentiary record to resolve cases; and providing sound advice on demanding legal matters. For the GS-14 Grade Level: Possess three (3) years of post J.D. legal experience, and have at least three (3) years of specialized experience, with at least one (1) of these years equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, in: analyzing cases or requests for legal sufficiency; preparing pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other materials involving legal issues; making in-depth factual findings and conducting legal research and analysis; presenting complex information orally and in writing; and providing expert legal advice and consultation. Your resume must explicitly outline your qualifications. We will not make assumptions on your experience. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0905 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. Applicants qualifying through education, but who have not yet graduated or received final grades, may apply using their current grades at time of application. If selected, you will be required to verify final grades and/or provide additional documentation. Annual Leave Accrual Credit Selectees for their first Federal position may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credited will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant resume and documentation submitted.

Contacts

• Address Office of Special Counsel 1730 M St NW Washington, DC 20036 US
• Name: Human Capital Office
• Phone: 202-804-7544
• Email: [email protected]