General Attorney
Company
Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration
Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico Los Alamos, New Mexico
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
A successful candidate in this position will support the Los Alamos Field Office (NA-LA), Counsel, representing the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) General Counsel (GC) and serving as a principal legal advisor for NNSA.
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Conditions of Employment
- Subject to Random Drug Testing
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Favorable suitability determination required.
- Financial Disclosure is required.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- The incumbent must maintain an active membership in good standing in a State Bar.
Qualifications
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in ALL of the following areas:
- Supervising a legal staff
- Resolving complex legal and factual issues in the drafting and interpretation of complicated decisions, opinions, contracts and other legal instruments
- Preparing and presenting cases before administrative tribunals
- Providing legal services on problems having unusual sensitivity due to the high degree of political or public interest
- Developing important legal public policies or programs with unique contractual relationships and complex legal and policy considerations
- Experience in developing and recommending mitigation strategies that appropriately balance business, programmatic and operational needs with those legal risks.
- Experience in leading and managing a legal program and team of legal professionals.
- Experience in performing as a principal legal advisor.
- Decision Making
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Leadership
- Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Other Information:
- The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets. Click HERE.
- More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
- All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
- A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.
Date Posted
06/07/2024
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