Attorney Advisor Managing Attorney

About This Role

This Attorney Advisor role involves leading the strategic direction and administrative functioning of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The incumbent will serve as the principal legal and administrative advisor to the VCF Special Master, focusing on organizational management, strategic priority development, and high-level problem-solving. The position requires working with minimal supervision and superior executive/administrative skills to handle complex legal and administrative issues related to victim compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives on behalf of the Special Master, integrating legal, operational, policy, and organizational priorities in alignment with objectives and directives
• Establish performance measures in alignment with HRD and other OPM directives, evaluate organizational effectiveness, and recommend corrective actions
• Manage diverse and high-priority projects or tasks assigned directly by the Special Master
• Serve as General Counsel and Advisor, providing authoritative counsel to the Special Master on highly sensitive policy, operational, or resource-allocation matters
• Provide legal advice and input on statutory, legal, and regulatory issues

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
• May require completion of a 2-year trial period
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location
• Must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree
• Must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia
• Must be an active member of the bar in good standing
• Minimum of 4 years post-JD legal experience to qualify for the GS-15
• Broad background of experience and knowledge in legal issues, organizational performance, and administrative/supervisory management of attorneys
• Experience solving complex organizational challenges in collaboration with a leadership team
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, and/or controls to support program/project implementation
• Experience leading implementation of new policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with legal and non-legal staff
• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills
• Excellent analytical, verbal, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to work with the highest degree of independence and initiative