Attorney-Adviser (General)
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Description: U.S. Federal Government is at present recruited Attorney-Adviser (General) right now, this job will be ordered in Virginia. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below.
- help SSA manage its Social Security programs?
- analyze and solve problems?
- help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals?
- work on a team to make a difference in people's lives and your own?
- This is an advanced developmental position description (PD) leading to the full performance PD Attorney-Adviser (GEN) PD# 9E6660. The duties at this level are characteristic of the full performance PD.
- As an Attorney-Adviser in the Office of Appellate Operations, provides technical assistance without prior guidance or instruction to the Appeals Council (AC) in the review of decisions and dismissals rendered by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).
- Analyzes, researches and formulates comprehensive recommended actions/decisions, and acts on requests for review of hearing decisions and dismissal orders issued by ALJs in claims filed under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended.
- The incumbent is responsible for reviewing: new court cases; requests for voluntary remand initiated by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC); and cases remanded by the Courts.
- Provides assistance to the Appeals Council in all program areas in order to ensure proper disposition of cases coming before that body.
- Responsible for recognizing and identifying multiple and complex policy and lega l issues and providing a written analysis and recommendations to the Appeals Council with additional oral advice and consultation as necessary.
- Prepares a written evaluation and recommendation for action to the AC in some cases involving significant policy issues and questions regarding the application of Federal Circuit Court opinions or Acquiescence Rulings in particular cases.
Job family (Series)
0905 Attorney
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Requirements
Requirements
Co nditions of Employment
- Background and/or security investigation required.
- Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Applicant must submit proof of active Bar Membership.
- Law School Transcript with degree and date conferred required.
- Selectees are required to serve a 2 year trial period.
Qualifications
Positions will be filled in the Excepted Service through the use of Schedule A 213.3102(d) appointing authority. Competitive examining procedures will not be conducted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements shown above.
Applicants must possess a law degree and currently be an active member in good standing of the bar. You must be duly licensed, authorized and eligible to pr actice as an attorney under the laws of a state, District of Columbia or US Territory. This is a continuing requirement of the position.
In addition to the above, applicants must also meet one of the following requirements:
For GS-11:- A LL.B. or J.D. and at least 1 year of professional legal experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or higher in the Federal service.
- A second professional law degree (LL.M) which requires one full year of graduate study.
- A J.D. or LL.B. and superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by one of the following:
(b) Work or achievement of significance on your law schools' official law review.
(c) Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif.
(d) Winning of a moot court competition or membership on the moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools
(e) Full-time or continuous participation in a legal aid program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation.
(f) Two significant summer law office clerk work experiences of at least 40 hours per week.
Applicant must be duly licensed, authorized and eligible to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. Territory.
To be considered, applicants must provide proof that they are authorized to practice law. Such proof can include a current active bar card, a screen print from a state bar web site that reflects you are an active member of the bar or a letter/certificate from the bar certifying that you are licensed and authorized to practice law. Being an active member of the state bar association is not the same as being an active member in good standing of th e state bar.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE POSSESSION OF THE REQUIRED AND CLAIMED EDUCATION. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (INCLUDING SCREENPRINTS FROM YOUR SCHOOLS WEB PORTAL) ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR INITIAL APPLICATION; HOWEVER, YOUR TRANSCRIPT MUST SHOW A DEGREE AND CONFERRED/AWARDED DATE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT . SELF-PREPARED TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT.
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO THE PRESCRIBED APPLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS AT THE END OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLOSING OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL OR REGULAR MAIL.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional info rmation
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov .
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be compared to the requirements for the position. It is your responsibility to include all information in your application that is needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet the requirements for the position. If there is insufficient information, your application will be found ineligible.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions ca refully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10194419 ~Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q - Nonsensitive
Required Documents
Required Documents
You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD 214 member 4 copy) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be a cceptable, the document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15). Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received. For more information visit the Vet Guide .
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as August 31, 2010. To receive veterans' preference for service during the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. The updated CFR language is available here . Other qualifyin g eligibility for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.
PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts with the course title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. To qualify, the degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in a foreign institution must be certified as equivalent to coursework completed at a U.S. college or university. Certification of equivalency must be submitted at the time of application. For a list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: Credential Evaluation Services .
PROOF OF CURRENT ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP : Proof of active Bar Membership (e.g., screen print of your profile from a bar web site which reflects your name and active status, a letter from the bar certifying that you are licensed and authorized to practic e law, OR copy of a recent bar card.) Being an active member of the state bar association is not the same as being an active member in good standing of the state bar.Benefits
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits .
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Duties
Summary
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS OR APRIL 27, 2018 WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. < /b>
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THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE.
THESE POSITIONS HAVE PROMOTION POTENTIAL TO THE GS-12.
INCUMBENT MAY BE PROMOTED NONCOMPETITIVELY PROVIDED WORK AT THE HIGHER LEVELS CONTINUES TO EXIST, AND THE INCUMBENT HAS DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY TO PERFORM IT AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT TIME-IN-GRADE AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
Responsibilities
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
12
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