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USAJOBS is Hiring a TRIAL ATTORNEY Near Washington, DC
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To be considered for a position at the GS 14 level, the successful applicant must have three- and one-half years of recent and relevant legal experience.
To be considered for a position at the GS-15 level, the successful applicant must have a minimum of five-and-one-half years of recent and relevant legal experience.
Candidates will be evaluated on the following: (1) recent and relevant litigation experience (2) government contract law/litigation or complex commercial or construction litigation (3) excellence in legal analysis and written and oral communication skills; and (4) ability to work cooperatively and effectively on difficult tasks under time pressure with people of diverse interests.
Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or, Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired. Applicants with recent, hands-on government contracts litigation experience and complex commercial litigation and/or construction litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Additional InformationSeveral vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
This position is eligible for light telework, with up to six days of telework a pay period.
- You will serve as the Trial and Senior Trial Attorney positions on the Contracts Litigation Teams within the Naval Litigation Office (NLO), Office of the General Counsel, Department of the Navy.
- You will conduct witness interviews, taking and defending depositions.
- You will work with Navy experts representing the Navy first/second chair hearing.
- You will issue and mange litigation hold notices and performing document collection.
- You will work with NLO litigation support contractor to manage electronic document databases.
- Trial and Senior Trial Attorney positions on the Contracts Litigation Teams within the Naval Litigation Office, Office of the General Counsel, Department of the Navy.
- You will prepare pleadings, manage written discovery, motions and legal memoranda.
- You will principally represent the Department of Navy before the Armed Forces Service Board of Contract Appeals.
- You will assist the Department of Justice in matters filed against the Department of the Navy in the Court of Federal Claims or other federal courts.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- Must be admitted to practice before a state or federal court, of good character; in full compliance with continuing legal education requirements of an appropriate bar; and maintain professional qualification at all times as a condition of employment.
To be considered for a position at the GS 14 level, the successful applicant must have three- and one-half years of recent and relevant legal experience.
To be considered for a position at the GS-15 level, the successful applicant must have a minimum of five-and-one-half years of recent and relevant legal experience.
Candidates will be evaluated on the following: (1) recent and relevant litigation experience (2) government contract law/litigation or complex commercial or construction litigation (3) excellence in legal analysis and written and oral communication skills; and (4) ability to work cooperatively and effectively on difficult tasks under time pressure with people of diverse interests.
Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or, Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired. Applicants with recent, hands-on government contracts litigation experience and complex commercial litigation and/or construction litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Additional InformationSeveral vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
This position is eligible for light telework, with up to six days of telework a pay period.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$98k-132k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/30/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/25/2024
WEBSITE
usajobs.gov
HEADQUARTERS
Washington, TX
SIZE
50 - 100
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