Description:
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careersCBO seeks an attorney to fill the position of Counsel, one of four attorney positions in the Office of General Counsel.
Requirements:
See technical qualificationsTECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for this position must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Candidates should have the ability to:
Research and analyze complex factual and legal issues and present legally sound results in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing;
Produce written work products in a number of formats, including regulations, legal memoranda, memoranda of understanding, correspondence, and draft legislation; and
Provide a full range of legal advice and support related to a variety of statutes and programs.
Candidates will be evaluated on their total background, including experience, education, awards, and training. Those who have broad experience interacting with a wide variety of clients, as opposed to those who have worked only in a narrow specialty, will receive closer consideration, as will candidates who have experience with the Congressional budget process and drafting federal legislation.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation.