Attorney-Adviser (General)
- Division/Office:
- Legal Division - Office of Litigation
- Closing date:
- Location:
- Washington, DC
- Grades:
- 51, 52, 53 See information on grades and base pay ranges
- Salary:
- $102,625–188,161
- Who may apply:
- Open to All US Citizens (Excepted service – Permanent)
Summary
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.
Responsibilities
The following are the duties of this position at the CN-53, broadly equivalent to the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade 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.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Promotion potential
No
Supervisory status
No
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Open to All US Citizens (Excepted service – Permanent)
Applications will be accepted from U.S. citizens. This position is being filled under CFPB's excepted service authority. Appointment under this authority does not convey competitive status.