Attorney-Advisor (VCF)

The VCF is administered by a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General, with operational assistance from the Civil Division Torts Branch, and provides compensation for physical harm or death caused by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, or the debris removal efforts in the aftermath. The VCF compensates individuals who were present at a 9/11 crash site or in the VCF New York City Exposure Zone and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness.

**Qualifications:**
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be a U.S. citizen, and possess at least 1 year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. The minimum years of post-law degree experience commensurate with the grade level of eligibility is shown below. Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience. Examples of the experience described above include: Working with the highest degree of independence and initiative; and developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, and/or controls to support program/project implementation. The experience should also reflect excellent analytical, verbal, presentation, and writing skills. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have a broad background of experience and knowledge of areas such as compensation claims for personal injury and wrongful death, and experience participating in hearings, trials or other adjudication procedures. A background working with crime victims, their families, attorneys and other advocates, as well as working in a trauma informed work environment, will be given high consideration. Five years of post-JD legal experience is preferred.