; and (B) provide counseling by the Office under section 402 for a covered employee who alleges a violation of part A of title II and who requests counseling under such section. (2) Qualifications An individual may not be designated as a Victims’ Counsel under this section unless the individual— (A) is an attorney who is a member of the bar of a Federal court or of the highest court of a State; and (B) is certified as competent to be designated as a Victims’ Counsel by the Executive Director. (3) Training requirements The Office shall— (A) establish the baseline training requirements for a Victims’ Counsel; and (B) develop a policy to standardize the time period within which a Victims’ Counsel receives training. (4) Authority to provide assistance in any jurisdiction Notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure of attorneys, a Victims’ Counsel who is authorized to provide assistance under this section is authorized to provide that assistance in any jurisdiction, subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the Office. (c) Types of legal assistance authorized The types of legal assistance that a Victims’ Counsel may provide to a covered employee who alleges a violation of part A of title II include the following: (1) Legal consultation regarding potential liability, including criminal liability, arising from or in relation to the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation and the covered employee’s rights under this Act. (2) Legal consultation regarding the responsibilities and support provided to the covered employee under this Act. (3) Legal consultation regarding the potential for civil litigation against other parties (other than the United States) arising from the alleged violation. (4) Legal consultation regarding procedures under this Act and procedures applicable to civil actions arising from the alleged violation, including— (A) the roles and responsibilities of the Office, the House Employment Counsel, and similar authorities