Description
Serves as a senior advisor to the Register of Copyrights. Interprets Copyright Office programs and practices and makes policy recommendations as requested in specific areas of copyright law. Represents and speaks for the Copyright Office in speeches and discussions at legal and professional meetings, conferences, and seminars in the United States and in foreign countries. Contributes articles and other writings to law reviews, collections, professional journals, etc. Directs and coordinates research on the entire range of problems involved in the development, implementation, and operation of the U.S. Copyright law including related laws contained in title 17.
Works with attorneys and other Copyright Office employees on reports for Congress. Provides congressional staff members advisory services and oral briefings that clarify legal questions, identifies and discusses legal options, and informs congressional staff. Maintains and uses these contacts to keep abreast of legislative developments and congressional concerns. Analytical assignments in direct support of legislative deliberations may originate from these contacts, in recognition of the attorney's professional authority in a specific area of the law.
Drafts rules, policy statements, explanations, commentaries, determinations of novel questions of law and other questions of law referred to the Register of Copyrights by the Copyright Royalty Judges, and participates in the processes of rule-making, including hearings and the evaluation of testimony and written comments. Consults actively and widely with the entire range of communities such as legal, authorship, publishing, entertainment, educational, library, communications, art, and others affected by title 17, and informs these entities about pertinent Copyright Office policies and practices. Prepares probing and innovative written legal analyses, arguments, briefs, or other analytical documents for courts, congressional members, committees, and staff which relate to the attorney's comprehensive knowledge of a range of specialized areas of the law to the development, interpretation, or implementation of sensitive public policies that have long-range national or international significance. These analyses may define or clarify controversial or disputed legal issues; apply sophisticated legal analysis to intractable problems; assess political and institutional constraints; organize and present legal options and analyze their consequences; and anticipate the direction of policy questions.
Provides professional supervisory oversight of the employees. Manages and supervises the administrative and technical aspect for accomplishing the work. Manages the Office of the General Counsel's participation in the Copyright Law Clerk Program.
Career Showcase
General Counsel & Associate Register of Copyrights (VAR003048)
Friday, April 4, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
This event will be live-streamed on Zoom for Government.
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When: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Library of Congress – Career Showcase | General Counsel & Associate Register of Copyrights
Telephone: 1 669 254 5252
Webinar ID: 161 289 2098
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A recording of the Career Showcase will be available by no later three business days following the event.
Requirements
Your resume is important to this application process. It will be reviewed to determine whether you possess the qualifications referenced above. All applicants are required to submit a resume that provides specific information (to include accomplishments, work experience and education/training) that clearly describes what you would bring to the position.
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf
Conditions of Employment
The incumbent must undergo and obtain a secret level security clearance as a condition of employment. The incumbent will have access to information related to the receipt and/or distribution of classified materials, and may also attend meetings of a classified nature.
Qualifications
The competencies below are required for this position. Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position.
A candidate's resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:
Ability to Conduct, Manage and Write Research Materials Related to Copyright and Administrative Law**: The successful candidate has the ability to direct and coordinate research on range of problems involved in the development, implementation, and operation of U.S. copyright law, administrative law and Title 17.
Ability to Manage and Lead a Diverse Workforce**: The successful candidate has the ability to manage a diverse workforce and demonstrated proficiencies toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Knowledge of Copyright Law**: The successful candidate has knowledge of copyright law, litigation, statutory licensing, copyright registration and document recordation.
Knowledge of Administrative Law**: The successful candidate has knowledge of administrative law or regulatory processes.
Ability to Convey Legal Analysis and Information Orally Through Briefings, Consultations, and Other Presentations: The successful candidate has the ability to communicate analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations.
Ability to Initiate and Lead Change: The successful candidate has the ability to lead tasks and people effectively and inspire change in developing and implementing an organizational vision that integrates key goals, priorities, values, etc.
Ability to Communicate Effectively Other than in Writing: The successful candidate has the ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings with colleagues and others, consulting both within and outside the organization and/or giving formal presentations at outside meetings.
Education
Applicants must possess an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree from a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Appointees must maintain active membership in good standing of the bar throughout their employment.
Legible copies of transcripts demonstrating that applicant is a graduate from an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree program in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law must be attached to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of the application. Official documents will be required if selected.
Also, a copy of bar membership demonstrating that applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must be attached to your online application.
Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.
