Attorney-Advisor (General) Open Continuous

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, applications will be accepted until November 13, 2026 or until vacancies are filled.

As a Attorney-Advisor (General) Open Continuous, GS-0905-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides legal advice and counsel on extremely complex and difficult legal and policy issues affecting OA and EOP officials in the areas such as employment laws/personnel law, equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, ethics and compliance, appropriations and fiscal law; procurement law; and security law (including such matters as personnel security and physical security).

Provides verbal and written advice and guidance to OA officials on legal issues, including statutes, regulations, directives, guidance and case law. Identifies legal issues, demonstrates an understanding of the role and mission of the EOP and OA, and effectively coordinates within OA and with other legal counterparts in EOP.

Drafts and reviews relevant documents and develops memoranda or other written responses from OA on legal matters. Analyzes and provides recommendations on proposed actions or approaches of projects that the OA is undertaking; explaining risks, legal considerations, and options to a variety of levels of staff and managers.

Provides briefings, presentations, and trainings to OA and EOP staff and senior officials on subjects required by law and others mandated by leadership.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Attorney-Advisor (General) Open Continuous, 0905.

Education: Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Master of Law (LL.M), or Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

(Must submit a copy of your transcripts with the degree conferred date, failure to do will result in an incomplete application.) Bar Membership: Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice law.

AND You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates conducting complex legal analysis and drafting legal documents as an attorney in one or more of the following practice areas: federal labor and employment law.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates making recommendations on policies, analyzing and evaluating complex legal issues, and advising senior leadership on legal matters as an attorney in one or more of the following practice areas: federal labor and employment law.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates providing complex legal advice, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and handling litigation, as an attorney in one or more of the following practice areas: federal labor and employment law.

Quality Ranking Factor: Expertise in federal labor and employment law experience preferred. 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.