General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Office of the General Counsel of the US Copyright Office interprets the copyright law. The General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights has the responsibility at the highest level for a wide range of complex tasks related to the administration of the US copyright law.

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The competencies below are required for this position. Those marked with a double asterisk (

• are considered the most critical competencies for this position :
• Ability to Conduct, Manage and Write Research Materials Related to Copyright and Administrative Law
• The successful candidate has the ability to direct and coordinate research on a range of problems involved in the development, implementation, and operation of U.S. copyright law, administrative law and Title 17.
• Ability to Manage and Lead a Diverse Workforce
• The successful candidate has the ability to manage a diverse workforce and demonstrated proficiencies toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Knowledge of Copyright Law
• The successful candidate has knowledge of copyright law, litigation, statutory licensing, copyright registration and document recordation.
• Knowledge of Administrative Law
• The successful candidate has knowledge of administrative law or regulatory processes.
• Ability to Convey Legal Analysis and Information Orally Through Briefings, Consultations, and Other Presentations
• The successful candidate has the ability to communicate analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations.
• Ability to Initiate and Lead Change
• The successful candidate has the ability to lead tasks and people effectively and inspire change in developing and implementing an organizational vision that integrates key goals, priorities, values, etc.
• Ability to Communicate Effectively Other than in Writing
• The successful candidate has the ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings with colleagues and others, consulting both within and outside the organization and / or giving formal presentations at outside meetings.

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