Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer)

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of the General Counsel, is seeking full-time attorneys to join the Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce (OCC-IC). This Attorney-Advisor position provides legal support to the International Trade Administration on international trade and investment issues. Learn more about this agency PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As an Attorney Advisor in OCC-IC, you will, among other things: Serve as a legal advisor to ITA concerning the interpretation and application of U.S. and international law, including international trade and investment agreements. Support ITA in working with other U.S. Government agencies on trade and investment policy, trade negotiations, monitoring compliance by foreign trading partners, and trade compliance and enforcement actions. Advise on matters relating to export and inward investment promotion programs and activities. Research and analyze U.S. law, U.S. trade and investment agreements, and foreign trade agreements, laws, regulations, and policies. Coordinate with legal offices in other parts of DOC and in other U.S. Government agencies. Perform duties on a range of legal issues that will vary in legal and factual complexity, often of a novel nature, and with limited if any applicable precedents. Conduct research, develop legal strategies, and develop and present recommendations to policy officials. Work on matters that can have an important impact on U.S. industry and the U.S. economy. Thoroughly and thoughtfully research and develop legal options in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0905-12/13/14, FPL GS-15 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ 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. To be considered for this position, applicants must have a demonstrated interest in international economic or commercial matters and a minimum of one year of specialized professional experience, ideally in the area of U.S. international trade, commercial, and investment policy. Specialized legal experience is preferred. For purposes of this position, specialized legal experience may consist of paid or unpaid experience post bar-admission, including Federal or State Government experience, law firm or legal practice, judicial clerkship, and/or unpaid or volunteer legal work. We are seeking a candidate with the following additional qualifications: strong research, editing, and writing skills; effective analytical and reasoning skills with respect to identification and recommended minimization of legal risk; professional communication skills needed to successfully engage with peers, colleagues, supervisors, and clients; ability to handle and be responsible for a variety of assignments with short, time-critical deadlines; and interpersonal communication skills suitable for successfully working on a team on projects that require legal analysis. We are also seeking a candidate with familiarity o

Salaire : $102,415 – $187,093/Per Year

OCC-IC provides legal advice and support to the International Trade Administration (ITA) on international trade and investment issues, including tariffs, investment and export promotion, international data flows and privacy, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), intellectual property, and compliance with international trade agreements. OCC-IC attorneys work on a wide range of legal topics in support of ITA's work.