Attorney-Advisor (Advisor to the Director)

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Company: US Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, DC

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Salary

$111,684 – $203,633 a year

Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Benefits
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  • In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level.
  • Opportunities for development and advancement
  • Comprehensive Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs
Full Job Description

    Duties

    Summary

    This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of the Director. The CFPB’s mission is to help consumer financial markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.

    See our tips on the application process and printable checklist to ensure each step of the application is completed.

    Responsibilities

    As a Attorney-Advisor (Advisor to the Director), you will:

    • Provide professional legal expertise to the Director on strategic policy issues having highly complex legal implications to CFPB.
    • Advise on questions and concerns raised by the Director regarding policy, strategy, legal, and management decisions.
    • Analyze and seek to resolve competing points of view on legal issues while considering the long term legal interests of the Bureau.
    • Develop written work products and provide legal advice that must be sensitive to wide public interest which may have political implications and which addresses the needs and requests of clients, effectively represents the Bureau’s interests, and exemplifies high quality legal writing that is understandable by clients, and correctly cites legal authorities.

    Travel Required

    Occasional travel – Per agency policy.

    Supervisory status

    No

    Promotion Potential

    60

  • Job family (Series)

    0905 Attorney

  • Requirements

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Click “Print Preview” to review the entire announcement before applying.
    • Please refer to “Conditions of Employment.”
    • You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
    • Public Trust Background investigation will be required.

    1. Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.

    2. Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

    3. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Requires demonstrated research and analytical ability, public policy interest, and strong oral and written communication skills. Experience providing guidance on policy, strategy, and legal matters to senior leaders.


    AND

    • Four years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable; OR
    • You must have twelve months of specialized experience at the CN-53 level (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector.

    Qualifications

    You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

    Education

    Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.

    Additional information

    • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
    • This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Bureau.
    • All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, parental status, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
    • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
    • This position is ineligible for bargaining unit representation.


    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT    :

    • Subject to a trial period is required (unless already completed).
    • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
    • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
    • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
    • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
    • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
    • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.


    Ethics:     Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions, which applicants may review at http://www.oge.gov. In addition, Bureau employees must comply with the Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (5 CFR 9401), which, among other things, prohibit an employee or the employee’s spouse or minor child from owning or controlling a debt or equity interest in an entity supervised by the Bureau. BCFP’s regulations also impose restrictions on the outside activities of certain Bureau employees, including examiners and attorneys. Applicants may review the Bureau’s ethics regulations and a summary of the regulations at http://www.consumerfinance.gov. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Bureau Ethics Office at EthicsHelp@cfpb.gov.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

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

    We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments, with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. The following questions are for information gathering purposes only.

    Veterans preference is not applied but considered a positive factor.

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    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance

    Other

    Drug test required

    No

  • Required Documents

    Required Documents

    Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package. Documents can be uploaded under the category of “Cover Letter”.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
    1. Your resume must identify the law school from which you graduated and include your bar membership information. Your resume must also demonstrate how you meet at least the minimum qualifications for this position, as well as the specialized experience requirements of the position.

    2. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Compensably disabled preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at the OPM Forms Page. For more information on veteran’s preference, click here.

    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.

  • Benefits

    Benefits

    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.

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau determines the salary offer for each selectee based primarily on three key factors:

    • The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position
    • The selectee’s overall experience in a particular industry or area
    • The salaries of other Bureau employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

    We also take the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range as listed in this vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum of the salary range to the midpoint of the salary range. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level.

    See information on our base pay ranges and salary structure.

    Our comprehensive benefits are among the most generous in the federal government. They include:

    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.