General Attorney (PNF)

Basic qualifications for all grade levels:

• Must be a graduate with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school; and
• You must have bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

GS-11: Applicants applying at the GS-11 grade level must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

GS-12: Applicants applying at the GS-12 grade level must meet GS-11 qualifications plus one year of legal experience, or additional relevant experience that distinguishes an entry-level attorney from the GS-11. This may include: a superior academic record; specific course work or
an internship in the relevant legal area; another graduate or doctoral degree.

GS-13: Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years of legal experience or
relevant experience.

GS-14: Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level requires at least three years of legal
experience.

GS-15: Applicants applying at the GS-15 grade level requires at least four years of legal
experience.

Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above, as necessary.

The ideal candidate would have one or more of the following:

• Experience in international law and/or national security law;
• Experience promulgating rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act;
• Experience investigating matters, whether in the criminal or civil context;
• Experience litigating matters before a Federal or state court;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and novel legal issues and developing strategies to deal with those issues, often within short deadlines; and
• Strong writing and organizational skills.