This position is located in the ALJ (Administrative Law Judges) Support Division, Office of Administration. The ALJ Support Division is responsible for providing legal, technical, administrative and clerical support to the Office of Judges, which consists of a Chief Administrative Law Judge and several other Administrative Law Judges. This is an excepted service appointment and does not confer competitive status.
As a Attorney Advisor, GS-0905-14, you will perform the following major duties: Conducts complex legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, judicial and administrative decisions, agency interpretations, and other authorities relevant to proceedings before the NTSB Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ).
Advises Administrative Law Judges on substantive and procedural issues and assists in preparing complex cases for hearing, including analyzing the factual and legal issues, identifying controlling authority, and anticipating issues that may arise during the proceeding.
Drafts legally sufficient orders, initial decisions, and other adjudicative documents, including orders resolving motions, orders terminating proceedings, and decisions in air safety enforcement and Equal Access to Justice Act matters. Communicates with attorneys, parties, and members of the public regarding case status and procedural requirements and helps clarify pending matters and facilitate resolution of venue, discovery, and other procedural disputes.
Supports OALJ legal and program operations by performing case-processing functions, drafting proposed regulations and policy memoranda, coordinating with the Office of General Counsel on rulemaking and process improvements, and reviewing work performed by paraprofessionals, law clerks, and legal externs.
There is no education substitution at this grade level. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/approved.html Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application.
Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S.
Department of Education web site at: http://www.ed.gov FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application.
Candidates who have not yet graduated may apply but must provide proof of degree conferral prior to entry on duty.
This position is with National Transportation Safety Board, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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