Attorney Advisor (General)

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. All applicants must be an active member of a bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess: 1) a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and have at least 2-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience; 2) excellent academic credentials; 3) strong oral and written advocacy skills; 4) superior legal research and analytical skills; and 5) a demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Experience: Expertise in the Controlled Substances Act is preferred. For litigating attorneys, experience in litigation and regulatory compliance is highly preferred. For legal review attorneys, extensive knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act is required and knowledge of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) or training and experience in scientific areas such as biochemistry or pharmacology is highly desirable but not required. To qualify for each GS Level: Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have 2 or more years of post J.D. litigation, APA legal experience, and/or a judicial clerkship(s). Experience with narcotics prosecutions or the Controlled Substance Act is preferred. Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 3 or more years of post J.D. litigation, APA legal experience, and/or a judicial clerkship(s). Substantial experience with narcotics prosecutions or the Controlled Substance Act is preferred. Applicants should also have significant courtroom experience and/or advising leadership on legal or policy matters. Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. litigation, APA legal experience, and/or a judicial clerkship(s). Substantial experience with narcotics prosecutions or the Controlled Substance Act is preferred. Applicants should also have extensive first chair experience leading litigation teams and/or advising senior leadership on complex legal or policy matters.