Managing Attorney (Supervisory General Attorney)
What you'd do
The Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation (EAL) Branch seeks a Managing Attorney to provide executive leadership and oversight of the Branch's legal operations, strategic direction, and administrative functions. The Branch safeguards Americans' health, safety, economic security, and data privacy through high-impact affirmative litigation that enforces federal laws and advances matters of national importance.
Major duties
As a Managing Attorney, you will: Provide executive leadership for the Branch's legal, operational, and administrative functions. Plan, direct, and oversee the work of attorneys, legal support, and administrative staff engaged in complex litigation and legal matters. Oversee legal operations, including case management, workload distribution, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. Manage a limited portfolio of significant and complex legal matters and serve as the escalation point for sensitive issues. Advise senior leadership on significant legal, policy, management, and operational matters. Oversee personnel management, budgeting, and other administrative operations. Represent the Branch and collaborate with Department leadership, federal agencies, courts, and other stakeholders to advance the Branch's mission. Perform other related duties as assigned. This is not a remote location position. You will be required to work in person five days a week.
What you need to qualify
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree; be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have a minimum of 4 years post-JD legal experience. Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess demonstrated experience leading or supervising legal professionals, managing complex legal matters or litigation, and advising senior leadership on significant legal, policy, or operational issues. Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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