Attorney-Adviser (General)

This position is located in the Office of Litigation in the Legal Division of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Adviser and represents the CPPB in defensive and appellate litigation involving a wide range of legal disputes, including defensive litigation relating to the CFPB's rulemaking activities. The incumbent provides legal advice and guidance to CFPB clients on all relevant matters.

**Qualifications:**
1. Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent. 2. Bar Membership: Applicants must 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. In addition to the minimum qualifications (Law Degree & Bar Membership) you also have to meet the years of related legal experience or attorney-related experience substitution for each grade you apply to: For the CN-71 level: Seven (7) years of legal experience, one of which must have been at the CN-60 level or equivalent (GS-14). Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable, (post-JD legal clerkships are qualifying for the experience requirement, pre-JD law clerk experience is not qualifying for the experience requirements); OR You must have thirty-six (36) months of specialized experience at the CN-60 (GS-14 or equivalent) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience: - Experience conducting legal research, ability to communicate legal concepts both orally and in writing; AND - Experience in federal district court and/or federal appellate court litigation. Preference for experience in cases concerning administrative law, federal consumer financial law, labor law, employment law, or constitutional law. 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 résumé For the CN-60 level: Four (4) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable, (post-JD legal clerkships are qualifying for the experience requirement, pre-JD law clerk experience is not qualifying for the experience requirements), OR You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-53 level (GS-13 or equivalent) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience: - Experience conducting legal research, ability to communicate legal concepts both orally and in writing; AND - Experience in federal district court and/or federal appellate court litigation. Preference for experience in cases concerning administrative law, federal consumer financial law, labor law, employment law, or constitutional law. 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 résumé.