Senior Attorney

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Conduct and oversee litigation matters on behalf of the Board. The Attorney will be responsible for representing the Board in litigation in a variety of areas including the Administrative Procedure Act, banking law, employment law, and the Freedom of Information Act. The Board has independent litigating authority in many areas and coordinates with the Department of Justice in other areas.

This is a hybrid position located in Washington DC with a weekly Wednesday on-site requirement, and as business needs require.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • Active bar membership required.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • A writing sample may be required at the time of application submission.
  • Successful completion of background check required.

    Qualifications

    Requirements FR-27

    Successful candidate will have at least four years of work experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel to the government or a corporation, conducting litigation in federal district and appellate courts and/or before administrative tribunals. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal capabilities, personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines, and will have experience in all aspects of federal civil and appellate court practice. The Attorney will be responsible for representing the Board in litigation in a variety of areas including the Administrative Procedure Act, banking law, employment law, and the Freedom of Information Act. Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.

    Requirements FR-28

    Successful candidate will have at least six years of work experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel to the government or a corporation, conducting litigation in federal district and appellate courts and/or before administrative tribunals. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal capabilities, personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines, and will have experience in all aspects of federal civil and appellate court practice. The Attorney will be responsible for representing the Board in litigation in a variety of areas including the Administrative Procedure Act, banking law, employment law, and the Freedom of Information Act. Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.

    Requirements FR-29

    Successful candidate will have at least eight years of work experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel to the government or a corporation, conducting litigation in federal district and appellate courts and/or before administrative tribunals. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal capabilities, personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines, and will have experience in all aspects of federal civil and appellate court practice. The Attorney will be responsible for representing the Board in litigation in a variety of areas including the Administrative Procedure Act, banking law, employment law, and the Freedom of Information Act. Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.
    • A writing sample is required at the time of application submission.

      Education

      Juris Doctor.

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