Attorney Adviser (General)

Internal Revenue Service; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration is hiring an attorney to work at the El Paso Intelligence Center. This role involves serving as the legal advisor to a key agency leader, requiring strong advocacy skills and legal expertise. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and have relevant experience, with a preference for those who are bilingual.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Active member of a bar in good standing.
• 1 year post-J.D. legal experience.
• Five years legal experience preferred, with administrative law being a plus.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Director/Special Agent in Charge of EPIC.
• Function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Skills

Oral and written advocacy skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking an attorney to work in the Office of Chief Counsel (CC), at the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), in El Paso, TX. The attorney will serve as the Division Counsel and will be the primary legal advisor to the Director/Special Agent in Charge of EPIC.

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All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

All applicants must be an active member of a bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess: 1) a J.D. degree (or equivalent); 2) excellent academic credentials; 3) strong oral and written advocacy skills; 4) superior legal research and analytical skills; and 5) a demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Have at least 1 year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. Five (5) years of legal experience is preferred, and experience in administrative law is also preferred but not required. Spanish proficiency preferred.