Attorney Level 4

BEFORE YOU APPLY YOU MUST:

Download and complete the Government of Guam Employment Application form.  After you select "Apply for this job" below, you must upload your current resume.  You must also upload your completed application form and cover letter.

This is a job announcement to establish a list for the position of Attorney Level 4.  This is an OPEN continuous position.  

For in-person submissions, please complete the Government of Guam Application form and submit it along with your current resume to our agency:

PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE CORPORATION
779 Route 4
Sinajana, GU  96910

Vacancy Announcement Number: JA-05-18 ATTORNEY LEVEL 4

Inquiries and email submissions may be directed to Katherine Sablan via email at ksablan@guampdsc.org

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed attorney and graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a current license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States and current certificate of good standing

Must take the entire two-day examination unless eligible to take the Attorneys Exam pursuant to Rule 4. As a limited exception to this policy, and upon payment of an administrative fee to the Board in the amount of $325.00, a person who has been admitted as an attorney of the highest court of any state, district, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States, and who is in good standing in such other jurisdiction may practice law in Guam as a temporary active member of the Guam Bar pursuant to the order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam for a period of five (5) years, which shall run continuously and uninterrupted from the day of order, with such temporary practice of law expressly limited to full time employment with the Government of Guam, its agencies, offices, authorities, public corporations, branches and instrumentality, and the Guam Legal Services Corporation. See Guam Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law, Rule 3.01: Application for Admission by Examination.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Handles core assignments at a complex level, and critically analyzes and handles complex legal matters.  Responsible for preparing complex cases to litigation, initiating and challenging legal policies; counseling high level clients, leadership on complex cases and legal issues.  Leads, guides and mentors attorneys on matters including more complex legal matters; is a resource in specialized matters.

EVALUATION METHOD

Applicants will be rated on a scale between 70.00 and 100.00 percent on the basis of their training, education and experience in relation to the requirements of the position.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit official or verified copies of transcripts or diplomas which show completion of their law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; copy of their current license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States; and Certificate of Good Standing.

PROHIBITION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 28-98

No person convicted of a sex offense under the provision of Chapter 25 of Title 9 Guam Code Annotated (GCA), or an offense as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 28 of Title 9 GCA in Guam, or an offense in any jurisdiction which includes at a minimum, all the elements of said offenses, or who is listed on the Sex Offender Registry shall work in any agency or instrumentality of the government of Guam.

DRUG SCREENING

Applicants selected for and offered employment with the government of Guam shall undergo and pass a mandatory drug test before being employed.  This also applies to employees selected for Test Designated Positions (TDP).  Failure to submit or pass such drug test shall be grounds for rescinding the offer of appointment.

WHERE TO APPLY

You may pick up and/or submit a PDSC employment application form at the Public Defender Service Corporation Office, MVP Sinajåña Commercial Building, Unit B, 779 Route 4, Sinajåña, Guam 96910, any time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Employment applications are also available online at www.guampdsc.net/pdsc/employment.