ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL) (CORPORATE SECRETARY)

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements at the time of submitting your application.

Basic Requirements: Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB. or J.D.; (2) 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; and (3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described below. An official law transcript will be required if you are selected.

Specialized Experience: You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of professional legal specialized experience gained after being admitted to the bar that is directly related to the position being filled. At least three of the five years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in:

• managing administrative and management procedures, principles, processes, and best practices in the Federal and private sectors;
• evaluating program issues and requirements sufficient to recommend changes in administrative policies and business processes;
• managing, supporting, and advising boards, committees or similar organizational units and their operations;
• advising on corporate governance and corporate affairs matters and processes or their government organization equivalent;
• preparing, reviewing, and organizing a variety of materials for senior decision makers;
• gathering and organizing data and materials for straightforward analysis;
• communicating in writing sufficient to prepare reports, instructions, and correspondence;
• providing regular and special reports on project progress and problems.

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.