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Attorney Advisor

Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This is an Attorney Advisor job in the Whistleblower Office of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in Washington, DC. The lawyer gives legal advice on whistleblower tips and award claims, and helps explain the program to the public and Congress. The announcement says few vacancies, telework is allowed, and the job is a bargaining unit position.

Telework eligibleFew vacancies; more positions than listed may be filled through this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The agency confirmed that applications are accepted from all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Evaluate whistleblower tips and award applications and their supporting documents
  • Give legal advice on whistleblower award claims and draft determinations
  • Do legal research and analysis for recommendations and Commissioner questions
  • Communicate with whistleblowers and their representatives about program rules
  • Work with other agencies on related actions based on whistleblower information
  • Prepare reports for the Commission and Congress on the whistleblower program

Do you qualify for CT-14?

With experience: You need at least 4 years of relevant legal experience gained after law school, matching the CT-14 grade level. Relevant experience includes work as an attorney or law clerk, or other legal work done after law school. Work done before law school or while in law school does not count.

With education: You must have a full Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree or equivalent from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and be an active member of a state bar in good standing. Foreign law degrees must be evaluated or fully credited as equivalent to a U.S. accredited program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active state bar membership in good standing
  • Certificate of Good Standing

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing all relevant legal experience, two pages maximum, font at least 10 points
  • Law degree (J.D.) with transcripts; unofficial copy accepted at first, official copy required before a job offer
  • Bar membership details
  • Certificate of Good Standing
  • Writing sample demonstrating legal analysis (required; missing it makes you ineligible)
  • Explanation of your role if the writing sample was a group effort or was edited by others
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Performance appraisal (optional)
  • DD-214 or other proof if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated eligible or ineligible based on your experience, education, bar membership, and desired qualifications. Eligible applicants are then reviewed by subject-matter experts. An incomplete application package, or a missing writing sample, can make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit the required writing sample with your application or you will be rated ineligible
  • Keep your resume to two pages and show the dates and legal work that match the 4-year requirement
  • Upload your law school transcript and Certificate of Good Standing, and attach DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel that may be required

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Favorable background and security investigation
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Possible two-year trial period
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$180,060 – $264,489 per year
Pay scale and grade
CT-14 · CT
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
CFTC-OGC-2027-0006

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