Job Summary

The Attorney Advisor provides legal services in matters of complexity and importance requiring very strong research and communication skills on a range of statutory, regulatory and legislative issues, and advises on how these issues affect both FCA's compliance with applicable laws and FCA's regulation and supervision of the Farm Credit System.

Job Description

Basic Requirements: Must have a law degree (such as a J.D.) from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association; and Must be a member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must meet the specialized experience statement(s) as outlined below: To qualify for the VH-38 (GS-12 equivalent) band level: You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of a qualifying legal bar, and have two years of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-37 (GS-11) band level. To qualify for the VH-39 (GS-13 equivalent) band level: You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of a qualifying legal bar and have three years of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band level. To qualify for the VH-40 (GS-14 equivalent) band level: You must be a graduate from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of a qualifying legal bar and have four years of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-39 (GS-13) band level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position, and includes providing legal analyses that are subject to statutory, regulatory, or time constraints; drafting legal documents including legal opinions, enforcement documents, correspondence with the public and regulated entities on proposed and final rulemakings; and experience presenting and defending findings and providing legal advice in administrative law, regulations, supervision, enforcement, or policy development. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.