Staff Attorney-Advisor
Company
Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.
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Conditions of Employment
Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
This appointment is made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service. All appointments are excepted service.
Applicants applying for a 5 or 10 point preference must submit proof of their eligibility, along with their application, for the preference to be considered.
Note: Selectee will be subject to a one-year probationary period. Telework eligible, as determined by Court policy.
Qualifications
Legal Work Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.
Experience in Veterans' Benefits Law required. Mediation experience and judicial law clerk experience would be beneficial.
Educational Substitutions: An LL.M. degree is equivalent to one year of legal work experience.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
Estimate Start date July 29th, 2024.
Date Posted
07/12/2024
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