Attorney Advisor

What you would do

• Give legal advice to Bureau of Land Management leaders and program managers.
• Research laws and write legal opinions on federal administrative law topics.
• Represent the Bureau of Land Management in administrative hearings and appeals.
• Help the Justice Department defend Bureau of Land Management rules and decisions.
• Help with Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act compliance.

Do you qualify for GS-12 to GS-14?

With experience: You need professional legal experience after law school: 2 years for GS-12, 3 years for GS-13, or 4.5 years for GS-14. Your resume must show that your experience meets the requirements for the grade you apply for.

With education: You must be a law school graduate with an LL.B. or J.D. degree. One year of experience can be substituted with a second professional law degree, or with top one-third class standing, academic honors, law review, moot court, a clinical legal aid program, summer law office clerk experience, or other clearly superior achievement. Transcripts are required if you use education to qualify. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Active membership in good standing of a state, territory, D.C., or Puerto Rico bar

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of 2 pages or less showing dates and experience that meets the requirements
• Proof of active bar membership dated within 3 months of the closing date
• College and law school transcripts (unofficial accepted at application, official before start)
• Cover letter of 1 to 2 pages (desired)
• DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
• SF-50 and recent performance appraisal if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire are reviewed to check if you meet the qualifications. Applicants are not rated or ranked; all who qualify are sent to the selecting official, who may ask for a writing sample. Missing documents or not meeting all qualifications makes you ineligible, and false or misleading information can lead to removal.

Tips for this job:

• Attach bar proof dated within 3 months of the closing date; a screen print must show the date it was taken.
• Keep your resume to 2 pages and show the years of legal experience that match the grade you want.
• Only the resume under Documents is reviewed, so upload the final version and check it before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen or national
• Background investigation with a favorable result
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must register for Selective Service
• Direct deposit required
• Pass the E-Verify employment check
• File financial statements when hired and yearly
• Apply for a government charge card within 30 days of appointment
• 2-year trial period
• Occasional overnight travel

Job details

Salary

$89,508 – $163,514 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-12 to GS-14 · General Schedule

Locations

• Billings, Montana
• Lakewood, Colorado

Appointment

Term

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Attorney (0905)

Announcement

CCJV-27-13102525-EX-TAW