General Attorney (Ethics)
What you'd do
If you have experience providing legal counsel on administrative law issues and want to play an integral role in maintaining public trust by advising on federal ethics concerns, then consider joining the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Major duties
If you are selected for General Attorney (Ethics) position, you will: Work with the designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) and the Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official (ADAEO) to provide support for the FTC's comprehensive federal ethics program; Work closely with other members of the Ethics Team to implement the FTC Ethics Program. Assist with the administration, planning, organization, and implementation of the FTC's federal ethics program, and executes programmatic responsibility on behalf of the Commission for all ethics program elements mandated by the Ethics in Government Act; Develop and executes training in accordance with OGE training regulations. Provide expert legal advice to Commissioners and staff members on federal criminal conflict of interest statutes, standards of ethics conduct regulations financial disclosure requirements, non-federal-source travel reimbursement, gift acceptance, post-federal government employment, and political activity restrictions; and May assist in providing support to other aspects of Legal Counsel work.
What you need to qualify
Minimum Requirements Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency. Additional Requirements GS-14 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience. requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
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