Summary

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.

Duties

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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;
• Recommending program direction to the DAEO and/or the ADEAO and implementing ethics program decisions;
• Support the overall planning, organization, and implementation of the FTC's ethics program, including coordination of activities carried out in the agency's eight regional offices;
• Provide 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;
• Develop and execute training in accordance with OGE training regulations;
• Provide legal advice to FTC officials on a wide variety of issues arising under the FTC's ethics program; and
• May assist in providing support to other aspects of Legal Counsel work

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.
• The position may be subject to completion of a two-year trial period.
• If selected for this position, the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond the two year trial period.
• This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is represented by the National Treasury Employees Union, Local 344.

Qualifications

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

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For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 24 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.

Note: Legal and non-legal 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

Education

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Additional information

This position is in the Excepted Service (Schedule A).

Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application and all supporting documentation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.