Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

How does it work if you are already a fed with a GS13? Would BVA match that?

They didnt with me. I was a 13-3 and went down to an 11. The paycut sucked but ultimately, it was worth it for the flexibility and lifestyle. I recently heard that they matched a friend who was a 12. Maybe I wasnt a great negotiator back then.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone point to a link or job description for the BVA jobs? The BVA website says they post jobs on USA jobs, but these aren't on there . . . what's up with that?

This message is to advise that the current solicitation for resumes for Attorney-Advisor (Veterans), GS-905-9 and GS-905-11 in the Office of Veteran Law Judges (OVLJ) at the Board has been extended to May 17, 2013. The following is a detailed summary of the position; relative qualifications; and application procedures. Please note that all applications must be submitted to BVAJOBS@va.gov to receive consideration. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in adhering to the established procedures as you share this message with potential applicants.
The incumbent:
• Reviews and evaluates the evidence in claims folders.
• Prepares tentative appellate decisions in written form for review and approval by a Veterans Law Judge.
• Applies the laws administered by the VA to the facts in the individual cases.
• Conducts research on legal and medical questions encountered in case review.
• Drafts legal briefs outlining the facts at issue and containing recommendations for appropriate action.
GS-9: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-07 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this GS-09 Attorney Advisor. Examples of qualifying experience include: performing legal research; writing professional and legal documents; conducting complete and correct review of legal records; preparing initial drafts of legal findings.
GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-09 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this GS-11 Attorney Advisor. Examples of qualifying experience include: providing legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters; preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining legal documents; drafting, preparing formal comments, or otherwise making substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress and opinions or decisions of a court, commission, or board; and drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.
Applicants will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the resume review process for this position:
• Outstanding legal writing skills.
• Ability to conduct de novo review of appellant records and prepare tentative decisions.
• Ability to research legal and/or medical related questions.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to work independently to meet production goals.
To apply, the following documents must be submitted:

• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Current Bar Licensure
• Law School Transcripts
• If currently a federal employee, please supply a recent SF 50, “Notification of Personnel Action.”

The materials should be submitted to the following email: bvajobs@va.gov.


This solicitation/announcement therefore remains open commencing April 25, 2013 and will close May 17, 2013.

How does it work if you are already a fed with a GS13? Would BVA match that?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone point to a link or job description for the BVA jobs? The BVA website says they post jobs on USA jobs, but these aren't on there . . . what's up with that?

This message is to advise that the current solicitation for resumes for Attorney-Advisor (Veterans), GS-905-9 and GS-905-11 in the Office of Veteran Law Judges (OVLJ) at the Board has been extended to May 17, 2013. The following is a detailed summary of the position; relative qualifications; and application procedures. Please note that all applications must be submitted to BVAJOBS@va.gov to receive consideration. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in adhering to the established procedures as you share this message with potential applicants.
The incumbent:
• Reviews and evaluates the evidence in claims folders.
• Prepares tentative appellate decisions in written form for review and approval by a Veterans Law Judge.
• Applies the laws administered by the VA to the facts in the individual cases.
• Conducts research on legal and medical questions encountered in case review.
• Drafts legal briefs outlining the facts at issue and containing recommendations for appropriate action.
GS-9: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-07 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this GS-09 Attorney Advisor. Examples of qualifying experience include: performing legal research; writing professional and legal documents; conducting complete and correct review of legal records; preparing initial drafts of legal findings.
GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-09 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this GS-11 Attorney Advisor. Examples of qualifying experience include: providing legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters; preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining legal documents; drafting, preparing formal comments, or otherwise making substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress and opinions or decisions of a court, commission, or board; and drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.
Applicants will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the resume review process for this position:
• Outstanding legal writing skills.
• Ability to conduct de novo review of appellant records and prepare tentative decisions.
• Ability to research legal and/or medical related questions.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to work independently to meet production goals.
To apply, the following documents must be submitted:

• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Current Bar Licensure
• Law School Transcripts
• If currently a federal employee, please supply a recent SF 50, “Notification of Personnel Action.”

The materials should be submitted to the following email: bvajobs@va.gov.


This solicitation/announcement therefore remains open commencing April 25, 2013 and will close May 17, 2013.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well as an attorney mom I have zero desire to take care of other people's children so I don't see where you are coming from on that point. Let's see advising on complex and interesting issues or changing more diapers?! But I will say that it gets easier. I left a firm for government because I had no future there and the people were assholes, but the government is an easier schedule.

It will get easier with your child. My daughter is almost two and things are so so so much better. She is more fun to be around as well. We have a nanny, but I can see that she will soon be better off in daycare around other kids. I wouldn't want to start a daycare because let's face it your child will eventually go to school and frankly I wouldn't leave my kid with some randomn former attorney who wants to stay at home but get paid.

So your kid is now "more fun to be around"?
You're a mother?
Creepy.[/quote]

Who is this irritant?