Associate General Counsel for Litigation

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual with extensive litigation experience as well as outstanding leadership and analytical skills to serve as Associate General Counsel for the Litigation Division of the Office of General Counsel. Responsible for supervising and overseeing the division representing the FEC, which has independent litigation authority, in the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals.

Duties

As the Associate General Counsel for Litigation in this position, you will:

Represent the Commission which has independent litigation authority by serving as first chair and supervising the argument of cases in all courts, including U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal, State Courts, where applicable, and the U.S. Supreme Court, on cases requiring expert knowledge and management on cases with nation-wide and Constitutional impact.
Monitor and research litigation nationwide to assess potential impact on FEC's litigation practice and the Agency's interest, including complex cases of constitutional import.
Serve as OGC's principal liaison to the Department of Justice with respect to civil litigation in both FECA and non-FECA matters that may impact the agency.
Serve as senior advisor to the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, the Commissioners, and other senior managers in the Commission concerning the Commission's litigation activities, program and risks.
Integrate human capital strategies with the Agency's core mission and business practices by fostering a performance-oriented culture and establishing performance management systems that assess and reward employee performance based on organizational goals and values.

Salary

$147,649 - $204,000/year

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
You must be able to pass a background investigation.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
You may be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application.

Basic Requirements:

A law degree (J.D or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Bar Membership: Be an active member in good standing of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

Your resume must include evidence of the following experience, including dates. You must have 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience working as a practicing attorney in any of the following duty areas: compliance, litigation, investigations, civil or criminal law enforcement, regulations/policy, or other similar areas. At least one year of this experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-15 level. This must include activities such as:

Conducting extensive legal research of policies, regulations, and/or compliance questions, including researching precedent or opinions bearing on a legal issue.
Managing, organizing, and planning work activities for a program or program area.
Providing guidance in establishing the course and conduct of investigations.
Testifying and presenting in proceedings and other hearings, trials, and depositions.
Analyzing complex legal issues having to do with campaign finance law, including regulatory and constitutional issues.

In addition, you must provide a cover letter describing your experience with the competencies identified below:

Litigation: Experience with all aspects of district court and appellate litigation, including drafting of briefs and other filings; drafting written discovery and taking depositions; negotiating settlements; developing case and appellate strategy; and presenting oral arguments.
Leadership: Ability to influence, motivate, and challenge others and to adapt your leadership style to a variety of situations. Ability to supervise staff and to perform the full range of human resources, as well as providing direction in the development of legal initiatives and related policies.
Legal Writing/Analysis: Ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively, particularly when complex legal issues are involved, and to edit and review the written work of other attorneys. Ability to research, analyze, and explain complex legal issues involving constitutional, jurisdictional, and other relevant matters.
Communication: Ability to communicate - both written and oral - including the ability to have productive relationships with colleagues and others within and outside the agency.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package including the documents listed below. We strongly encourage applicants to doublecheck that all required items are properly submitted to ensure consideration.

Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
Unofficial law school transcripts to verify you meet the educational requirements of this position.
Cover Letter which addresses the competencies identified in the Qualifications section above.
Bar License to verify you are licensed and in good standing to practice law.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/04/2024 to receive consideration.

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