Attorney-Adviser (General)

7 days ago

Washington, United States Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Full time

The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Adviser and provides expert advice and consultation on a broad range of complex legal issues pertaining to Agency programs and operations. At the GS-11 level, incumbent will function at a junior level progressing to the role of senior Attorney-Advisor at the higher grade levels. The major duties and responsibilities of the position include:

Serves as legal counsel to the General Counsel and other senior Agency officials with responsibility for rendering expert legal advice and counsel on various programs, issues, and associated legal matters. Advice and assistance encompass all aspects of Agency and TSP policies and directives and matters of unusual complexity or without precedent.

Applies comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Agency programs and applicable laws, regulations, and administrative decisions. Handles extremely complex and difficult legal questions and factual issues involving the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, court or board rulings, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements, federal best practices, and legal documents. Solving these problems often requires a high degree of original and creative legal analysis.

Acts as an attorney for the development and presentation of cases involving Agency programs and issues before court and administrative hearing officers.

Actively assists Government trial attorneys during preparation and presentation of cases involving Agency programs and issues. Prepares litigation reports and provides legal advice regarding litigation in U.S. Federal courts. Deals directly with the U.S. Attorney, contractors, and government officials regarding the legal problems and possible solutions relating to Agency programs and administration of the TSP.

Researches and interprets legal sources, including Federal court decisions, Comptroller General decisions, other administrative venues, and various laws, regulations, and policies, and renders formal and informal legal opinions to Agency officials and staff on difficult legal or factual matters. If proposed actions are determined to be legally insufficient, assists in revising proposals to comply with law.

Provides expert advice and guidance on questions of law and administrative policy in the operation of the Agency's programs and mission responsibilities. Assists in reviewing, writing, and revising FRTIB policies and directives.

Attends or represents the Office of General Counsel and the FRTIB at meetings, conferences and events that relate to areas of responsibility.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to accomplish the work activities of the position.

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