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Summary This position is located in the Legal Division, Supervision, Legislation and Enforcement Branch, Bank Activities and Regional Affairs Section (BARAS), New York Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. BARAS provides legal advice and counsel on all open bank legal matters in coordination with the other sections in the Legal Division and other FDIC Divisions. Responsibilities At the full performance level, major duties include: Drafts legal advisory opinions in response to questions and issues raised by insured financial institutions, bankers, financial institution counsel, members of Congress, financial institution depositors and customers, relating to the interpretation of Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDI Act”), Federal banking, securities, and derivatives laws and regulations, and various statutes and regulations governing the activities, operations, and structure of open operating financial institutions. Prepares recommendations for the Regional Counsel and Counsel to consider when developing and managing enforcement activities of the regions in administrative and civil enforcement proceedings and investigations including violations of laws and regulations, safety and soundness, and risk management Investigates and reviews facts and circumstances involved in certain activities conducted (or proposed to be conducted) by insured financial institutions, and determines whether these activities violate (or would violate) any provision of law. Requirements Conditions of Employment Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. Qualifications Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership. This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment. Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. CG-12: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing duties that include (1) assisting senior level attorneys in preparing memoranda or other legal documents; (2) conducting legal research; and (3) orally presenting analyses and recommendations related to the statutes and regulations governing financial institutions. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. Education See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024. If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.