Attorney Adviser

1 week ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States Federal Maritime Commission Full time

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with: (1) civil litigation including discovery and trial practice; and (2) providing legal guidance to judges, hearing officers, or similar professionals.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 level.

If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

The incumbent functions as attorney-advisor to the Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Small Claims Officer (SCO).

The incumbent provides a full range of legal advice to the Commission's ALJs and SCO on issues arising under the Shipping Act.

Preference is for someone experienced in conducting discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including litigating or resolving discovery motions.

Conducts comprehensive legal research with minimal guidance, including examination of applicable laws, statutes, regulations, administrative and court decisions, and other materials necessary for ensuring and supporting sound decisions resolving factual and legal issues that may impact consumers and the shipping industry.

Able to resolve complex legal issues where there are no directly relevant guiding documents by exercising sound legal judgement.
Reviews and analyzes extensive factual records, often consisting of thousands of pages of exhibits.

Independently evaluates the factual basis for allegations of Shipping Act violations and communicates this evaluation to an ALJ or SCO in oral or written form with attention to detail.

Identifies additional information that may be necessary to make a legal determination of the merits of the claim. Recommends disposition of discovery disputes that arise between the parties. Summarizes and makes recommendations regarding expert witness testimony.

Applies knowledge and experience to analyze complex legal issues presented in proceedings by evaluating the factual basis and applying legal principles derived from rules, regulations, and case law precedent where there is limited existing guidance.

Communicates reasons for proposed disposition of cases to ALJs or SCO both orally and in writing. Provides justifications for recommended decisions with citations to relevant facts in evidence and sound legal authorities.
Drafts standard orders for review by the ALJs and SCO that can be issued without any changes.

Drafts complex orders, including orders resolving time- and fact-sensitive discovery disputes, that require only minimal editing and guidance from the ALJ or SCO.

Manage multiple competing assignments with tight timelines independently and appropriately plan, organize, and prioritize those assignments.
Develops policies and procedures for hearings and conferences with multiple attendees, ensuring that proper notice is provided.

Independently communicates office policies to potentially challenging or distressed parties (including unrepresented pro se parties) and attorneys, either orally or in writing, ensuring that all applicable rules are followed.

Represents the office at staff meetings and works with peers in other offices. Occasional interaction with high-level officials on routine matters.
Provide data necessary and assist with preparation of caseload and budget reports. Develop and maintain system to monitor caseload and applicable case management systems. Ensures that parties are properly served with orders issued by the ALJs and SCO. Research and provide recommendations on service issues.
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