Counsel #5444

**Duties**:
Serves as Counselor in the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Provides timely, accurate, and useful advice on legal matters, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Researches and drafts legal memoranda, policies, regulations, and procedures, as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Assists with legal issues related to human resources, ethics, contracting, and other areas of administrative law. Assists OGC with supporting litigation, agreement, and record responsibilities. Answers legal questions diligently and thoroughly. Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
**Qualifications**:
**Core Competencies**
- Advising on matters of law, regulation, policy, and procedure.
- Drafting attorney work product, including legal memoranda.
- Communicating legal guidance that is timely and accurate.
- Working collegially and professionally with co-workers.

**Other Duties/Responsibilities**
- Other duties as assigned consistent with legal role.

**Required Work Experience**
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, such as federal government, law firms, or corporations.

**Required Special Skills/ Knowledge**
- License to practice law.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

**Working Conditions**
- Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds)

**Education**:
Law degree from accredited law school.

**Additional information**:

- 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.

**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
- 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.
- Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.

**If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements**:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- How to Apply

**Agency contact information**:
**Address**:

- U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms_
- SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building_
- Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001_**Next steps**:

- Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request

**Required Documents**:
You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.

**If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements**:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may resul