Attorney Advisor (Labor - Employment)

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

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Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

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Full Time

Job Description

Summary The Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC’s Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole. OGC's legal advice includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Agency litigation, statutory and regulatory interpretation, rulemaking, analyses of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) and the Commission’s implementing regulations. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Favorable Background/Security Investigation Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service May be subject to a two-year trial period. You must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and/or LLM equivalent and Bar membership information (institution name, state for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application. Qualifications To qualify for the CT-14, applicants must possess all of the following: Juris Doctor (J.D.); and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty); and Four years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count. Education Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Trial Period: You may be subject to a two-year trial period, if applicable. This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions.  The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation. Read more 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.
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12/07/2024

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