Applications will be accepted from current Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Civilian Employees. This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Administrative and Employment Law and Litigation - Indianapolis, IN.
GS-13 Qualifications: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 2 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Primary job duty of this position is litigation of cases before administrative and judicial forums such as Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Federal courts.
The employee is expected to develop and maintain expertise in Federal Government Administrative and Employment law with the goal of providing advice, guidance, counseling, and training to clients on a routine basis.
Litigates cases primarily before the MSPB and EEOC. Conducts all phases of litigation including discovery, motions practice, administrative hearings (bench trials), settlements, and appeals.
Serves as an Attorney responsible for identifying agency interests, facts, and relevant issues; conducting sound and thorough legal research and insightfully applying the law to draw sound legal conclusions and solutions.
Practices preventative law to aid clients in policy development in multiple areas, such as military and civilian pay law, military retired pay law, tax law, bankruptcy law, fiscal law.
Advises senior leadership officials of litigation risks and settlement recommendations and engages in settlement negotiations both inside and outside of formal mediations and settlement conferences.
Provides suggestions and recommendations for process improvement. Renders opinions on legal problems involving complex issues with little or no legal precedents and makes recommendations for action. Conducts complex meetings and/or special projects.