General Attorney

Summary

This announcement will be used to fill few vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We are hiring attorneys with Federal and/or administrative litigation experience, preferably in the area of employment law, as well as attorneys with experience in regulatory and advisory work. OGC attorneys work on a wide variety of both internal and governmentwide programs that support Federal employees, retirees, and family members.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

04/14/2025 to 05/31/2025

• Salary

$84,601 - $185,234 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 14

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Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

14

• Job family (Series)

• 0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

• Trust determination process

• Credentialing

• Suitability/Fitness

• Financial disclosure

No

• Bargaining unit status

No

• Announcement number

25-JMW-12724066-ATT

• Control number

835244900

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement opens April 14, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, continuing until all vacancies are filled. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EST) on APRIL 21, 2025 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.

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Duties

We are seeking to fill multiple vacancies and, in particular, are looking to hire attorneys to practice in one or more of the following areas:

• Representing the agency in important and sensitive litigation, including in administrative proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and supporting the Department of Justice in Federal district court. For these positions, litigation experience is strongly desired.
• Providing legal advice and assistance on the agency's regulatory work, including drafting and reviewing regulations and advising as to regulatory process.
• Providing legal advice and assistance on internal and governmentwide labor relations matters, including advising the human resources office and agency management in collective bargaining.
• Providing legal advice and assistance regarding oversight of the agency and its programs by entities including Congress, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office.
• Supporting the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) and Alternate DAEO in the full range of agency ethics program operations, including advising employees, reviewing financial disclosure reports, and training.
• Providing legal advice and assistance to FOIA staff and reviewing FOIA appeals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Attorneys at OPM have a diverse and interesting portfolio of work, providing legal advice and representation in support and defense of a diverse array of both OPM's internal operations as well as its governmentwide leadership and direction in the strategic management of the Federal workforce.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
• Appointments made from this announcement are exempt from the competitive service

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

At the GS-12 level and above: Applicants with one or more years of post J.D. legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice, must have:

• A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
• Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and
• At least one year of experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; at least two years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; and at least three years of progressively responsible experience, preferably including supervisory experience, to qualify at the GS-14 level.

At the GS-11 level: Applicants with less than one year of post J.D. legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice, must have:

• A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
• Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;
• Academic standing in the upper third of the attorney's law school graduating class (to the extent an applicant's law school has class rank); and
• Advanced educational attainment that indicates the ability to independently perform legal work, such as work or achievement of significance on a law school's official law review or journals; special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school (e.g., membership in the Order of the Coif or winning a moot court competition); full-time or continuous participation in a legal clinic program as opposed to one-time, intermittent, or casual participation; significant summer clerk experience; or other evidence of clearly superior accomplishment or achievement.

Preferred Qualifications

• If applying for a litigation position, experience "first chairing" MSPB and/or EEO litigation;
• The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging situations;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes;
• The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment;
• Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently; and
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside OGC.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

If you are applying at the GS-11 level, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated, official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All materials must be submitted before your application will be considered complete.

Additional information

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).

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• Benefits

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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. Learn more about federal 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your application package to ensure you meet the job requirements.

• Benefits

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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. Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our 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.

Review our benefits

• 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.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Your Resume;
• A Cover Letter, which includes an identification of the GS level(s) for which you are applying;
• Proof of active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;

1. Other supporting documents, as applicable:

• Transcript: If you are applying at the GS-11 level, you will be required to submit your transcript before your application will be considered complete. If you are applying at the GS-12 level or above, you may be required to submit a transcript if you advance in the selection process.
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter). There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, OPM considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.
• Performance Appraisals: Current Federal employees must submit their last three performance appraisals.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any other documentation

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

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: .... Please include in the subject line your last name, the job announcement number, and the GS level(s) for which you are applying. For example: Smith, 23-123-ABC-OPM, GS12 and 13.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.

Agency contact information

OGC Jobs

Phone ... Email ...

Address OPM Human Resources

1900 E St., NW

Washington, DC 20415

US

Next steps

References, Writing Sample, and Other Supporting Documents: If you advance in the selection process, you may be required to: (1) submit three professional references; (2) submit a writing sample not more than 20 pages in length; and/or (3) complete one or more assessments.

Deliberate attempts to falsify information in your application may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.

After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Your Resume;
• A Cover Letter, which includes an identification of the GS level(s) for which you are applying;
• Proof of active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;

1. Other supporting documents, as applicable:

• Transcript: If you are applying at the GS-11 level, you will be required to submit your transcript before your application will be considered complete. If you are applying at the GS-12 level or above, you may be required to submit a transcript if you advance in the selection process.
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter). There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, OPM considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.
• Performance Appraisals: Current Federal employees must submit their last three performance appraisals.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any other documentation

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.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: .... Please include in the subject line your last name, the job announcement number, and the GS level(s) for which you are applying. For example: Smith, 23-123-ABC-OPM, GS12 and 13.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.

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Agency contact information

OGC Jobs

Phone ... Email ...

Address OPM Human Resources

1900 E St., NW

Washington, DC 20415

US

Next steps

References, Writing Sample, and Other Supporting Documents: If you advance in the selection process, you may be required to: (1) submit three professional references; (2) submit a writing sample not more than 20 pages in length; and/or (3) complete one or more assessments.

Deliberate attempts to falsify information in your application may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.

After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

04/14/2025 to 05/31/2025

• Salary

$84,601 - $185,234 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 14

• Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

14

• Job family (Series)

• 0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

• Trust determination process

• Credentialing

• Suitability/Fitness

• Financial disclosure

No

• Bargaining unit status

No

• Announcement number

25-JMW-12724066-ATT

• Control number

835244900

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835244900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.