Job Title: Attorney-Advisor (Enforcement)
Posted by: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Jun 25, 2024
Location:
Washington , DC 20552Job Description:
Location Negotiable After Selection: The salary received will be determined by the duty station (Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; or San Francisco, CA).
The following are the duties of this position at the CN-71, broadly equivalent to the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Attorneys at CFPB may be eligible for promotions subject to the Bureau's Attorney Hiring & Promotion Policy.
Lead the largest, most difficult, complex, significant and precedent-setting enforcement matters. Prepare memoranda of fact and law and policy analyses, advising for or against action in areas of concern.
Act as the principal attorney in charge of litigating enforcement actions in federal court and administrative proceedings, seeking civil penalties and other remedies.
Participate substantially in the formulation of policy through legal analysis of major policy issues affecting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection enforcement function, including developing policies and procedures for investigations and enforcement actions.
If you are selected at the CN-71 your official job title will be: Attorney-Advisor (Senior Litigation Counsel).
If you are selected at the CN-60 your official job title will be: Attorney-Advisor (Enforcement Attorney).
Key Requirements:
Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
A trial period may be required.
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.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Basic Requirements (ALL Grades):
Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The following are the duties of this position at the CN-71, broadly equivalent to the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Attorneys at CFPB may be eligible for promotions subject to the Bureau's Attorney Hiring & Promotion Policy.
Lead the largest, most difficult, complex, significant and precedent-setting enforcement matters. Prepare memoranda of fact and law and policy analyses, advising for or against action in areas of concern.
Act as the principal attorney in charge of litigating enforcement actions in federal court and administrative proceedings, seeking civil penalties and other remedies.
Participate substantially in the formulation of policy through legal analysis of major policy issues affecting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection enforcement function, including developing policies and procedures for investigations and enforcement actions.
If you are selected at the CN-71 your official job title will be: Attorney-Advisor (Senior Litigation Counsel).
If you are selected at the CN-60 your official job title will be: Attorney-Advisor (Enforcement Attorney).
Key Requirements:
Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
A trial period may be required.
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.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Basic Requirements (ALL Grades):
Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Education Level:
Bachelors degree or higher
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience
Security Clearance:
None
Travel Requirements:
Light
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About Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The central mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans — whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.
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