General Attorney Advisor

Full-time

No

The Office of the General Counsel at the . Department of Health and Human Services is currently seeking applications for a General Attorney Advisor position in its Ethics Division.

## Overview

* The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal team for the . Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), providing quality representation and legal advice on a wide range of highly visible national issues.
* This position is for a General Attorney in Ethics Division. The OGC Ethics Division runs one of the largest and most complex federal sector ethics programs.
* The position will be located in Bethesda, MD with a salary range of $78,592 – $172,075.
* This vacancy announcement is open to all US Citizens and may be used to fill multiple positions.

## Qualifications

* Must possess a Juris Doctorate (.) from an accredited ABA law school to be hired into an attorney-advisor position.
* Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
* Candidates must have superior legal writing and research ability; outstanding oral, analytical, and interpersonal skills and be adept at working directly with clients and staff members.
* Candidates should have outstanding organizational and time management skills and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

## Duties

The incumbent will serve in an advisory attorney position (GS 11/12/13/14) in OGC’s Ethics Division, at its NIH Satellite Office located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The selectee will provide legal advice and counsel to the NIH on a variety of matters. These matters include:

* Providing legal advice and guidance to NIH leadership in connection with ethics program implementation consistent with the Ethics in Government Act, the Federal Criminal conflicts of Interest statutes and the government-wide and agency-specific ethical conduct and related regulations,
* Vetting senior level NIH hires for financial conflicts of interest,
* Working closely with committee management officials to address Special Government Employee conflict of interest issues,
* Providing government ethics advice and support to the NIH Ethics Office and the 27 Institutes and Centers at NIH,
* Working with OGC Public Health Division attorneys on NIH programmatic legal issues with a focus on those that intersect with the federal ethics laws, rules and regulations.
* The incumbent will also provide guidance to prevent and/or determine possible violations of law, rule, or regulations and to recommend appropriate corrective action to address ethics violations.
* The incumbent may also participate in ethics program oversight reviews, report writing, and follow-up, and may also include serving as liaison with the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) and participating in the referral of cases to OIG when necessary to address ethics violations. On occasion, the incumbent may work on press or Congressional inquiries related to the ethics program and FOIA responses.

## Conditions of Employment

* Must maintain active bar membership in good standing and the eligibility to practice law in the highest court of a state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia throughout employment in the Office of the General Counsel.
* Upon final job offer from HHS Office of Human Resources, the successful candidate must submit official law school transcripts.
* Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
* E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The . Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
* Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
* All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
* . Citizenship required.
* Financial disclosure statement will be required.
* Two-year trial period may be required.
* Position is in the Excepted Service.
* Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid.
* This position is not in a bargaining unit.
* Telework Eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy.
* Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.

## Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way

Security and Background Requirements, E-Verify, Direct Deposit

Legal Writing and Research Ability, Outstanding Oral, Analytical and Interpersonal Skills, Organizational and Time Management Skills

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school

Please submit the following documents to to receive full consideration Short cover letter addressed to the OGC Ethics Division Hiring Team explaining your interest in the HHS ethics program, resume, one legal writing sample, a copy of unofficial law school transcripts, proof of active bar status, names and contact information for at least three professional references

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing and eligibility to practice law in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia

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