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Attorney Advisor

Federal Communications Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Attorney Advisor job in the Office of the Bureau Chief of the Enforcement Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC. The lawyer gives legal advice to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chiefs on complex cases, such as robocalls, 911 failures, and national security risks. There is 1 vacancy, the announcement may be used to fill more positions within 90 days, and relocation expenses will not be paid.

Telework eligible1 vacancy (may fill additional positions within 90 days)

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.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Give legal advice to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chiefs on complex cases
  • Research the law and past decisions on legal questions
  • Develop strategies for resolving compliance issues and cases
  • Run or join investigations to check compliance with FCC rules
  • Prepare findings and recommendations in written and oral form
  • Help coordinate enforcement actions with other FCC bureaus and offices

Do you qualify for GS-14?

With experience: You need at least 3 years of professional law experience, including 1 year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-13 in the federal service. Specialized experience includes interpreting communication laws, analyzing legal issues, writing briefs or issue papers, and representing an organization's legal or policy position.

With education: A professional law degree is required: a JD, LL.B., or LL.M. The school must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active bar membership (proof required)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, showing dates (month/year) and hours per week for each job
  • Law school transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
  • Proof of current, active bar membership
  • Writing sample showing analysis of complex legal or policy issues
  • Professional references
  • SF-50 showing one year in grade, required for current federal employees
  • DD-214 (Member 4 copy) if you claim veterans' preference
  • Optional: four short essay answers, up to 200 words each, written without AI or consultants

How you will be rated: Subject matter experts rate applicants on writing legal documents, analyzing legal and policy issues, and explaining complex information to different audiences. Applicants can be rated ineligible if they skip the job questions, leave out supplemental documents, or do not submit a resume, or if the resume is longer than two pages or not formatted as required.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must fit on two pages and show month/year dates and hours per week for each job, or you may be rated ineligible.
  • Make your resume clearly show your specialized experience in interpreting communication law, analyzing legal issues, writing legal documents, and representing an organization.
  • Upload your law school transcript and proof of bar membership with your application to avoid sending them later.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Work schedules, including telework, are set by the supervisor under agency policy.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • US citizenship
  • Background investigation and suitability for federal employment
  • One-year probationary period, if applicable
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position
  • Bar membership documentation at selection if not sent with application
  • Transcripts at selection if not sent with application

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
$143,913 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
ATTY-EB-2027-003

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