Attorney Advisor

What you would do

• Advise leadership on grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance.
• Advise whether proposed activities comply with law and agency funding rules.
• Interpret federal grant rules, including the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Review public materials such as solicitations, eligibility rules, and award terms.
• Counsel staff on applicant eligibility, cost allowability, and merit-review panel procedures.
• Advise on award issues like budget revisions, subawards, noncompliance, and termination.

Do you qualify for GS-13 to GS-14?

With experience: For the GS-13 level, you need at least 1.5 years of professional experience after admission to the bar, one year of which must be specialized experience at the GS-12 level. For the GS-14 level, you need at least 2.5 years after bar admission, one year of which must be specialized experience at the GS-13 level. Specialized experience includes giving legal advice on grants or financial assistance programs and counseling program officials on the legal design, implementation, or enforcement of those programs.

With education: You must have a law degree (JD or LLB) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). You must also provide your transcript.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Good standing with the bar of a state, U.S. territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of 2 pages or less showing dates, hours per week, and duties for each job
• Law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• DD-214 Member Copy 4 if you claim 5-point veterans' preference
• SF-15 and proof from the VA or armed forces if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
• Documents showing your foreign education is comparable to U.S. education, if you use foreign education
• SF-50, agency notice, performance rating, and a statement, if you are a current or former political appointee
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Applicants are rated on how well they meet the qualifications and are placed in one of three groups: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Ratings are based on 12 skills, including attention to detail, decision making, and reasoning. If the agency finds you have overstated your experience, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must explicitly show how you meet the specialized experience requirement, or you will be found ineligible.
• List the month, day, and year and the hours per week for each job, or you may not get full credit.
• Include your law school transcript, because the announcement says you must provide one.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel: you may be expected to travel for 1 to 5 nights per month.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not paid. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Must be suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
• May have a probationary period
• Selective Service registration required
• Direct deposit required for salary payments
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date and clearly shown in your resume
• Current or former political appointees (within the last 5 years) must disclose this to HR

Job details

Salary

$121,785 – $187,093 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-13 to GS-14 · General Schedule

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Attorney (0905)

Announcement

DE-13077152-26-MC