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Attorney-Advisor (Enforcement)

Division/Office:
Supervision, Enforcement, & Fair Lending - Enforcement
Closing date:
Location:
Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC; New York, NY; or San Francisco, CA
Grades:
61, 71 See information on grades and base pay ranges
Salary:
$124,854–255,000
Who may apply:
Open to All US Citizens (Excepted service – Permanent)

Summary

This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Enforcement. The incumbent serves as a senior Enforcement Attorney and conducts investigations and litigation.

Responsibilities

The following are the duties of this position at the CN-71, broadly equivalent to the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Attorneys at CFPB may be eligible for promotions subject to the Bureau's Attorney Hiring & Promotion Policy.

  • Lead the largest, most difficult, complex, significant and precedent-setting enforcement matters. Prepare memoranda of fact and law and policy analyses, advising for or against action in areas of concern.
  • Act as the principal attorney in charge of litigating enforcement actions in federal court and administrative proceedings, seeking civil penalties and other remedies.
  • Participate substantially in the formulation of policy through legal analysis of major policy issues affecting the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection enforcement function, including developing policies and procedures for investigations and enforcement actions.

If you are selected at the CN-71 your official job title will be: Attorney-Advisor (Senior Litigation Counsel).
If you are selected at the CN-60 your official job title will be: Attorney-Advisor (Enforcement Attorney).

  • Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

  • Promotion potential

00 - Applicants will be selected at any one of the advertised grades based on experience and accomplishments. Candidates may be considered for promotion in accordance with Bureau policy, which does not guarantee advancement to the next grade level.

  • Supervisory status

No

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Open to All US Citizens (Excepted service – Permanent)

Applications will be accepted from U.S. citizens. This position is being filled under CFPB's excepted service authority. Appointment under this authority does not convey competitive status.

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