Counsel (Litigation), NB-0905-VI
What you'd do
As a Counsel, you will serve as a full performance level attorney who reports to the unit's Assistant Director. You will perform complex legal work which influences the operation of national banks, federal savings associations (FSA) or internal CCC operations. This position will be located in Washington, DC under the Litigation unit of Chief Counsel's office.
Major duties
As a Counsel in Litigation, you will: Represent the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") in trial and appellate courts, including in cases brought under the Administrative Procedure Act, federal employment laws, and the Freedom of Information Act; and/or represent the OCC in administrative proceedings pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board. Research, analyze, and interpret relevant constitutional, statutory, and administrative laws and assess related litigation risks. Develop legal theories, strategies, and policies where appropriate. Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents involving a variety of subject areas. Counsel senior management and personnel in the agency's supervision, chartering, and administrative divisions on litigation and litigation risks. Draft final agency decisions, including those relating to administrative enforcement matters and requests for information under the agency's Touhy regulations. Represent the agency in meetings with bank counsel, private attorneys, other governmental agencies, and members of the public. Negotiate settlements of disputes.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level or GS-13 Grade Level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Experience conducting legal research and analysis, preparing legal memoranda, drafting briefs, engaging in civil discovery, and appearing before courts or tribunals in civil or administrative cases; and Experience in one of the following subject matter areas: banking or financial services law; administrative law including legal challenges brought under the Administrative Procedure Act; or personnel law, including in cases pending before district courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Merit Systems Protection Board. AND Must be an active member of the bar of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
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