The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Trial Attorney position is located in the Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL). For more information visit: Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL)
You must meet the following basic requirements, by the closing date of this announcement: (1) hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college or university and (2) be a current, active bar member in good standing. In addition, to the minimum requirements above, you must meet the following qualifications for each grade level by the closing date of this announcement: At the GS-12: No additional requirements. The GS-12 salary range is $102,415 through $133,142 per annum. At the GS-13: A minimum of two years of professional legal experience post bar admission The GS-13 salary range is $121,785 through $158,322 per annum 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
As a Trial Attorney, some of your typical work assignments may include: Managing case assignments, whether lead or co-counsel, to achieve timely, high-quality work products by appropriately developing OAL legal positions and strategies to achieve objectives in settlement and litigation. Timely responding to problems and challenges as they arise in the course of discovery, settlement or litigation. Responding appropriately to positions adversaries take and orders administrative law judges issue in various technical, procedural, and legal contexts. Significant legal research and analysis of energy cases, often involving accounting, economic, engineering, or financial principles. Cases require preparation and/or evaluation of expert testimony. Writing legal documents that appropriately reflect relevant Commission policy, facts, and law. Legal documents contain appropriate citation; are clear, concise, and well-organized; and appropriately advance OAL's position. At hearing, appropriately and effectively cross-examines witnesses and argues discovery, procedural, evidentiary and other motions. Appropriately and effectively deposes witnesses. In settlement discussions, including multi-party negotiations, appropriately and effectively advances OAL positions. Appropriately and effectively presents legal positions in case team and other internal meetings. Whether lead or co-counsel, collaborates with other team members to create high quality, timely products.