Attorney- Adviser (Senior Attorney - ADR), CG-0905-14 - Military Veterans

This position is in the Legal Division, OGC, OES, Ethics and ADR Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Responsibilities include providing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) consultation and advice to the Legal Division on specific cases and matters, including contractual, professional liability, commercial, regulatory, liquidation and outside counsel and mediators.

Provides advice and counsel to all FDIC Divisions and Offices and senior management officials on specific cases and matters. Provides opinions in adversarial proceedings where legal questions posed are of a complex or sensitive nature. Provides Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) consultation on specific cases and matters, including contractual, professional liability, commercial, regulatory, liquidation and outside counsel and mediators. Designs organizational conflict management systems for all FDIC Divisions and Offices to prevent or manage conflict. Researches, monitors and reviews ADR cases, statutes and regulations to keep the FDIC current in its understanding and application of applicable ADR law. Designs, delivers, coordinates and evaluates conflict management, ADR, mediation, and negotiation training for all FDIC Divisions and Offices.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership. This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment. Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: experience applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles, practices, and methods; and identifying ADR procedures and practices to resolve workplace disputes.

Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.