Attorney-Advisor (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.

The following are the duties of the position at the CN-53 level, broadly equivalent to the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower level, your duties will be adjusted accordingly. Represents the CFPB in all defensive and appellate litigation, including statutory and constitutional challenges to the Bureau's rulemaking, supervisory, enforcement, and operational activities (including labor and employment litigation). Provides advanced legal representation for the CFPB in all phases of litigation in trial and appellate fora. Drafts and responds to motions, pleadings and other legal filings, handles all aspects of discovery, conducts negotiations, and represents the CFPB at oral argument. Counsels clients, including CFPB leadership and senior CFPB staff, with respect to legal compliance, litigation risk, and other issues. Supports more senior attorneys to collaborate with the Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, prudential regulators, and others in the litigation of cases relevant to the CFPB's consumer protection mission. Researches and drafts final appellate determinations of administrative FOIA appeals. Facilitates CFPB consideration of and responses to subpoenas seeking confidential CFPB materials.

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National A trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with The CFPB. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow The CFPB to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. Promotion Potential: Applicants will be selected at any one of the advertised grades based on experience and accomplishments. Candidates may be considered for promotion in accordance with Bureau policy, which does not guarantee advancement to the next grade level. Financial Disclosure Report: File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.