Attorney-Adviser

Summary The Office of Chief Counsel, United States Mint, Washington, D.C., is a dynamic, interesting, and spirited law practice of eight attorneys and one professional staff member who, as a cohesive and collegial organization, provide the full range of legal advice and legal services to the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. We stand for excellence in the quality, responsiveness, and value of our legal advice and legal services to our clients. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. A two year trial period will be required for this position. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Basic Requirements: Applicants MUST: (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.; (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described in the vacancy announcement. AND For the GS-14: 24 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include: Considerable experience in acting as an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings, preparing drafts of legal briefs for complex judicial or administrative proceedings, advises on matters involving general law to include personnel and labor law. For the GS-13: 18 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include: Experience assisting an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings, preparing drafts of legal briefs for judicial or administrative proceedings, research matters involving general law to include personnel and labor law. For the GS-12: You must have 12 months of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent level of difficulty in the Federal service or private sector that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of such experience might include: acting as an agency or client representative in administrative or judicial proceedings; preparing drafts of legal briefs for court proceedings; drafting legal memoranda regarding effects of proposed legislation or regulations; and drafting briefing papers on complex legal issues for senior government officials or private sector clients. Education Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. Applicants MUST:(1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.;(2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and(3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described in the vacancy announcement. Additional information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position may require travel 1 to 5 months per year. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits The Office of Chief Counsel, United States Mint, is a general Federal Government legal practice. However, our practice is also unique in that it covers myriad matters involving the United States Mint's production and retail operations, including matters relating to coin and medal programs, commercial activities, licensing, marketing, advertising, and intellectual property. As with many other Federal agencies, we also address matters involving agency management, financial operations, information practices, contracting, congressional relations and legislation, labor relations, claims, personnel, EEO, administrative law, law enforcement and police operations, and fiscal law-all with a view toward furthering the policies and programs of the Department of the Treasury. The Chief Counsel and the attorneys of the Office of Chief Counsel are a part of the Legal Division of the Department of the Treasury, which reports to the Treasury General Counsel. The Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's the global economy. There are over 100,000 Treasury employees across the country and around the world, and we make diversity of thoughts and inclusion a core value. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.