Public Notice for Attorney Advisor (Direct Hire)

What you would do

• Represents TSA in federal court and administrative litigation.
• Develops litigation strategies and prepares briefs, motions, and discovery responses.
• Decides and resolves tort claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• Partners with the Department of Justice on cases in federal district and appellate courts.
• Advises TSA leaders and program offices on legal issues, laws, and regulations.

Do you qualify for SV-I to SV-K?

With experience: For SV-I (GS-13), you need one year of specialized experience at SV-H or GS-12 level, such as managing a litigation caseload and advising program managers on legal risk. For SV-J (GS-14) and SV-K (GS-15), you need one year at the next lower level, including developing litigation strategy and leading legal teams for SV-J, or serving as lead counsel and directing attorneys and paralegals for SV-K. Private sector experience can count if it is equivalent.

With education: A law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school is required at all grade levels.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Active membership in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. territory, U.S. Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume limited to 2 pages, with start and end month and year, and hours per week for each job
• Self-assessment questionnaire
• Law school transcript (an unofficial copy is accepted now, official copy before appointment)
• Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing
• Federal employees must state their current pay band or grade on the resume
• SF-50 if you are a current or former federal civilian employee outside TSA
• TSA employees are strongly encouraged to submit their most recent non-Award SF-50
• TSA Form 1160 or SF-52 if you qualify through a TSA detail

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your resume, questionnaire, and required assessments. You must complete the USA Hire assessments and meet the cut score, and overstating your experience or cheating can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

• Show each job's start and end month and year and weekly hours on your resume, or your application may be marked insufficient.
• Include your law school transcript or an itemized course list with your application by the closing time, and attach your certificate of bar membership.
• Do not copy text from the announcement into your resume, because it will not show your own qualifications.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time work schedule. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application
• Favorable Background Investigation (BI)
• Selective Service registration required
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• OGE-450 financial disclosure required for K band only
• Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Permission for TSA to share your application with other DHS offices
• Offer can be withdrawn if you miss scheduled appointments or fail pre-employment requirements
• Basic trial period required for appointments without time limits
• E-Verify check of work eligibility
• Must complete Optional Form 306 and certify your application is accurate before starting
• Political appointees in the last 5 years must disclose this to HR

Job details

Salary

$90,925 – $164,301 per year

Pay scale and grade

SV-I to SV-K · TSA pay band

Locations

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Dallas, Texas
• Springfield, Virginia
• San Francisco, California
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Chicago, Illinois

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

2

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

25% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Attorney (0905)

Announcement

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