The Attorney Advisor position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Ethics Staff. The OGC provides legal advice and services to the Director and Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) staff, the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, judges, and other senior court officials. The Office is responsible for rendering legal opinions and advice on a wide range of issues in the field of Federal judicial administration.

Duties

This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC is seeking an Attorney Advisor to join its team in the Ethics Staff - Financial Disclosure. The Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act (CETA), which was enacted in May 2022. Pub. L. No. 117-125, 136 Stat. 1205 (2022) amended the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require judges to file periodic transaction reports that must be made available in an online database, along with other financial disclosure reports. The incumbent will be assisting the Counsel and staff in support of the Committee on Financial Disclosure, including reviewing and certifying reports filed by judicial employees, providing informal advice to filers, assisting in the legal analysis of issues, and preparing materials for Committee meetings. The ideal candidate must have excellent legal research and analytical skills; the ability to write clearly and succinctly; the ability to plan, organize, and work effectively under demanding circumstances and time constraints; the ability to identify and resolve problems effectively; and the ability to communicate effectively with AO management, judges and other senior court personnel, and employees of the Executive and Legislative Branches. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Reviewing financial disclosure reports and applying the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended and the regulations and guidance of the Judicial Conference of the United States Committee on Financial Disclosure to the review of the reports. Managing and administering the redaction process in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, and releasing reports requested by the public. Supporting the Committee on Financial Disclosure by providing policy and operational advice and guidance throughout the year and organizing and preparing agenda books, Judicial Conference reports, and other materials (i.e., statistical reports, research, and recommendations) relating to biannual Committee meetings. Providing advice and guidance concerning interpretations of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Committee procedures, financial disclosure reporting requirements for investment and financial instruments, and the public disclosure policies to the Director of the Administrative Office, General Counsel, judges, judicial employees and staff, and the public. Participating in the development, maintenance, and operation of the software systems used to file, review, track, and release financial disclosure reports. Consulting and collaborating with designated Assistant General Counsels, under the supervision of the Chief of the Ethics-Financial Disclosure staff, to develop and provide legal advice and recommendations regarding the application of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act, the Codes of Conduct, and related statutes and regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will constitute an incomplete application. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Post J.D. Experience: Applicants must also possess at least 2 years of post J.D. experience. Specialized Experience: Subsequent to graduation from law school, applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 3 years) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below: Experience as a practicing attorney for the federal government of private sector providing legal advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters; Providing advice and guidance to senior level officials concerning ethics law; Experience with financial disclosure reporting requirements for investment and financial instruments.

Education

Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Office of General Counsel One Columbus Circle NE Washington, DC 20544 US
• Name: Rosemarie Thompson
• Phone: 202-502-3800
• Email: [email protected]