Supervisory General Attorney (eDiscovery Attorney)
What you'd do
The incumbent serves as Supervisory Attorney for eDiscovery and supervises and manages the USDA eDiscovery team housed in the Office of the General Counsel. Works under the direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Information Affairs. Provides legal services to USDA agencies administering programs.
Major duties
Manages and supervises all program and supervisory responsibilities for eDiscovery programs and litigation support services. Assigns projects, adjusts workloads, and provides feedback on staff performance and work products. Exercises strong interpersonal skills through advising, coordinating, and training both OGC and USDA non-OGC staffs on the legal and technical requirements of applicable eDiscovery and investigatory practices. Works with other stakeholders to implement and promote an improved, integrated approach to eDiscovery programs that encompasses best practices and technology-based tools to handle the processing of electronic evidence. Conduct sand/or supervises legal research and writing; draft and/or review legislation, regulations, and other documents of legal significance; as a reviewer, provides clear and accurate feedback to drafters. Performs all supervisory requirements with consideration to the principles of equal employment opportunity and merit promotion. Maintains high standards of professional ethics and behavior. Furnishes legal guidance and technical support on eDiscovery issues to attorneys and staff throughout litigation, and makes recommendations concerning the scope, feasibility, and costs associated with proposed discovery and litigation plans.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For consideration, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for attorney positions: Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the America Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (J.D. or equivalent degree) (Law School transcript required); AND Currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants should have demonstrated specialized experience in legal research, excellent writing and communication skills, eDiscovery, and a strong academic record. This experience should be clearly documented in the cover letter and resume. At the GS-15 level: Qualifying experience for GS-15 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-14 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience in handling all aspects of eDiscovery including legal, technical, and operational considerations that apply to managing electronic evidence through civil litigation and investigations; developing and updating eDiscovery guidance based upon interpretation of rules, regulations, and case law regarding electronic discovery and information management; and possess knowledge of current state-of-the-art eDiscovery tools and services used throughout the industry. 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 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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