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Post by operationalj on Aug 19, 2022 7:31:21 GMT -5
I’m a DW and just finished 20 months working on a detail for OGC. I’m not applying because of the degree of micromanagement. I understand it - the motto is “one OGC” and they want each attorney in each office to approach each case the same way. But much time is lost in the process and I felt my skills and talents could be more efficiently used elsewhere. Moreover, each reviewer had their own peccadilloes to be assuaged so the uniformity goals aren’t yet met, to the detriment of the newbies. Those who’ve been around awhile will tell you the first couple of years is terrible but then you get more autonomy and it gets better. With the reorg, etc,, I wasn’t confident that would continue. But that’s just speculation on my part. I'm glad to hear of DWs taking the opportunity to gain OGC experience! Great decision on your part. However, what you described sounds like the first couple years at most jobs. I may be overstepping here but I encourage you to reconsider that Lit attorney job before it closes. I seems like a rare opportunity... or not, because I applied for it too... You know for yourself what works and what does not. Just had to say something.  |
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Post by jimmy224 on Aug 19, 2022 8:36:21 GMT -5
I’m a DW and just finished 20 months working on a detail for OGC. I’m not applying because of the degree of micromanagement. I understand it - the motto is “one OGC” and they want each attorney in each office to approach each case the same way. But much time is lost in the process and I felt my skills and talents could be more efficiently used elsewhere. Moreover, each reviewer had their own peccadilloes to be assuaged so the uniformity goals aren’t yet met, to the detriment of the newbies. Those who’ve been around awhile will tell you the first couple of years is terrible but then you get more autonomy and it gets better. With the reorg, etc,, I wasn’t confident that would continue. But that’s just speculation on my part. Do you know if you would need to go back on probation if you accept an offer at OGC? I am already a permanent employee with years of employment with the agency. My current job is super chill and laid back (not much writing at the moment in my office). What type of litigation do you do? |
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Post by neufenland on Aug 19, 2022 9:39:16 GMT -5
I’m a DW and just finished 20 months working on a detail for OGC. I’m not applying because of the degree of micromanagement. I understand it - the motto is “one OGC” and they want each attorney in each office to approach each case the same way. But much time is lost in the process and I felt my skills and talents could be more efficiently used elsewhere. Moreover, each reviewer had their own peccadilloes to be assuaged so the uniformity goals aren’t yet met, to the detriment of the newbies. Those who’ve been around awhile will tell you the first couple of years is terrible but then you get more autonomy and it gets better. With the reorg, etc,, I wasn’t confident that would continue. But that’s just speculation on my part. Do you know if you would need to go back on probation if you accept an offer at OGC? I am already a permanent employee with years of employment with the agency. My current job is super chill and laid back (not much writing at the moment in my office). What type of litigation do you do? I don’t think you do if it’s a transfer within the same agency. Don’t take that as gospel, though. |
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Post by hippolove on Aug 19, 2022 9:56:58 GMT -5
Do you know if you would need to go back on probation if you accept an offer at OGC? I am already a permanent employee with years of employment with the agency. My current job is super chill and laid back (not much writing at the moment in my office). What type of litigation do you do? I don’t think you do if it’s a transfer within the same agency. Don’t take that as gospel, though. You do not go back on probation. You keep all your time served and benefit status to go along with a pay raise upon transitioning from OHO to OGC. |
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Post by ProScribe on Aug 19, 2022 20:07:04 GMT -5
I’m a DW and just finished 20 months working on a detail for OGC. I’m not applying because of the degree of micromanagement. I understand it - the motto is “one OGC” and they want each attorney in each office to approach each case the same way. But much time is lost in the process and I felt my skills and talents could be more efficiently used elsewhere. Moreover, each reviewer had their own peccadilloes to be assuaged so the uniformity goals aren’t yet met, to the detriment of the newbies. Those who’ve been around awhile will tell you the first couple of years is terrible but then you get more autonomy and it gets better. With the reorg, etc,, I wasn’t confident that would continue. But that’s just speculation on my part. I'm glad to hear of DWs taking the opportunity to gain OGC experience! Great decision on your part. However, what you described sounds like the first couple years at most jobs. I may be overstepping here but I encourage you to reconsider that Lit attorney job before it closes. I seems like a rare opportunity... or not, because I applied for it too... You know for yourself what works and what does not. Just had to say something. Thanks for your thoughts and good luck! |
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Post by foghorn on Aug 20, 2022 16:36:22 GMT -5
Looks like both are closed. Good luck to all!
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Post by rightspeech on Aug 22, 2022 6:01:30 GMT -5
www.usajobs.gov/job/672361300OGC hiring 24 remote paralegals. I'm unsure if that number would somehow correlate to the number of new attorneys they intend to hire. May be a good gig for any SCT friends you have.
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Post by elninost0rm on Aug 22, 2022 12:31:23 GMT -5
www.usajobs.gov/job/672361300OGC hiring 24 remote paralegals. I'm unsure if that number would somehow correlate to the number of new attorneys they intend to hire. May be a good gig for any SCT friends you have. Man, I just recently got a HOMS position (11/12) as a prior HCSS, but if this was a 9/11/12, I'd be all over it since it's fully remote. Forwarded to a few co-workers though, so thanks. |
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Post by manunited77 on Sept 7, 2022 16:46:52 GMT -5
Anyone heard anything on the OGC lit selection process? Timeline for hires?
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Post by abthejd on Sept 8, 2022 10:33:44 GMT -5
Anyone heard anything on the OGC lit selection process? Timeline for hires? Nothing yet |
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Post by christina on Sept 8, 2022 10:41:13 GMT -5
I heard guesstimate is ogc will start working on these next month.
Due to ogc reorganization OGC is super busy right now
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Post by hippolove on Sept 9, 2022 19:40:14 GMT -5
Screening of the numerous applications starts tentatively next week and is supposed to last roughly parts of four weeks. I would imagine interviews would start in mid-October at the earliest. Best of luck to all. There are many great experiences to be had and skills to learn at OGC.
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Post by britty27 on Oct 4, 2022 15:24:41 GMT -5
Screening of the numerous applications starts tentatively next week and is supposed to last roughly parts of four weeks. I would imagine interviews would start in mid-October at the earliest. Best of luck to all. There are many great experiences to be had and skills to learn at OGC. Is this still the estimated time frame? Any news on if people have started to be contacted? |
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Post by christina on Oct 4, 2022 20:24:57 GMT -5
Screening of the numerous applications starts tentatively next week and is supposed to last roughly parts of four weeks. I would imagine interviews would start in mid-October at the earliest. Best of luck to all. There are many great experiences to be had and skills to learn at OGC. Is this still the estimated time frame? Any news on if people have started to be contacted? I have not heard anything |
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Post by thefactory on Oct 20, 2022 9:09:01 GMT -5
Screening of the numerous applications starts tentatively next week and is supposed to last roughly parts of four weeks. I would imagine interviews would start in mid-October at the earliest. Best of luck to all. There are many great experiences to be had and skills to learn at OGC. I'm curious if there are any updates on hiring. Has anyone heard any updates on where they are in the screening process or has been selected for an interview? |
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Post by rightspeech on Oct 20, 2022 10:34:06 GMT -5
The positions were advertised on usajobs and on various bar associations websites with a direct email to send application materials. I applied via both methods. No movement on usajobs. I received a confirmation email from the email application approximately a month ago stating that the application was received.
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Post by christina on Oct 20, 2022 11:29:42 GMT -5
The positions were advertised on usajobs and on various bar associations websites with a direct email to send application materials. I applied via both methods. No movement on usajobs. I received a confirmation email from the email application approximately a month ago stating that the application was received. Same here and I have not heard of anyone else hearing anything either. I suspect someone will post here once there is any movement |
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Post by christina on Oct 20, 2022 14:09:17 GMT -5
So interviews have started! I know little more at this point. Good luck to all invited to interview!
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Post by christina on Oct 20, 2022 17:13:24 GMT -5
Got some more info. There were 2 sets of job notices-the junish notice and the August notice. Ogc has a list from the first set of applicants but is still waiting to receive the best qualified list/lists from the August applicants.
As such, any current interviews are for people who applied in June.ogc May receive the August list next week. 1300 applicants applied in August
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Post by britty27 on Oct 20, 2022 18:56:59 GMT -5
Got some more info. There were 2 sets of job notices-the junish notice and the August notice. Ogc has a list from the first set of applicants but is still waiting to receive the best qualified list/lists from the August applicants. As such, any current interviews are for people who applied in June.ogc May receive the August list next week. 1300 applicants applied in August If OGC hires enough candidates from the June application notice, is there any possibility they would have a need to hire from the list of applicants that applied in August? |
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