This Solicitor position is in the Office of the General Counsel within the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Headquarters office, Rockville, MD.
The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nation’s common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment.
Duties
The successful candidate will lead the timely preparation and filing of briefs and other pleadings in the Federal courts on behalf of the NRC under the supervision of the General Counsel. The Solicitor coordinates litigating positions with the Department of Justice. Also, provides authoritative advice and assistance to the General Counsel and provides leadership and guidance to attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel assigned to court litigation and in some cases writes pleadings and presents oral arguments.
Such duties include but are not limited to:
- Representing NRC in court litigation, including leading the timely filing of briefs and pleadings and appearing at oral arguments and other court hearings. Handles some cases directly and in others reviews and revises filings and arguments prepared by other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.
- Making recommendations on seeking further judicial review of adverse decisions and on whether the NRC should participate as an amicus curiae or intervenor in non-NRC litigation, including matters raising preemption and statutory interpretation issues.
- Serving as principal point of contact between the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication on agency adjudicatory matters. Provides input, as requested, on draft Commission decisions.
- Handling requests for depositions, testimony, or documents in non-NRC lawsuits, often in collaboration with other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel and with the NRC staff.
- Staying abreast of current judicial developments in administrative and environmental law, and communicating those developments, as appropriate, to colleagues and client offices at NRC.
- Representing NRC in dealings with the Department of Justice and with other Federal agencies regarding court litigation and coordinating NRC litigating positions with the Department of Justice, in consultation with the General Counsel.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least eight to ten years of specialized experience in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, to qualify for this position you must have specialized experience comparable in complexity and responsibility to the kind of work normally assigned at the GG-15 level in the Federal government or equivalent. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge and application of legal principles and Federal administrative law, and significant experience in arguing complex cases in Federal courts, including the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Extensive knowledge of general legal principles and Federal administrative law, including judicial decisions, statutes, and regulations.
- Significant experience writing briefs, and arguing complex cases before Federal Courts, including the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals.
- Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills, with experience in effectively conveying complex legal, technical, programmatic, and policy information to colleagues, senior management officials, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as an organizational representative and liaison, build collaborative relationships, and achieve cooperation and consensus on high priority matters.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.
Education
You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree, and you must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.
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