Attorney-Adviser — Regional Counsel

US Environmental Protection Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel seeks a qualified attorney to perform legal research and assist with negotiations, administrative proceedings, civil actions, and/or judicial proceedings. The role requires a JD (and possibly an LL.M.) and strong analytical skills.

This position emphasizes written and oral communication, client advice, and providing legal representation support to agency program offices; on-site reporting is required at the duty station

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent professional experience.
• LL.M. degree may satisfy the GS-11 qualification.
• Strong research and analytical skills for legal issues and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and advise on negotiations, administrative proceedings, civil actions, and judicial proceedings.
• Provide legal representation assistance to client program offices and managers.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Education

J.D. degree

LL.M. degree

Job description

The US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel seeks a qualified attorney to perform legal research and assist with negotiations, administrative proceedings, civil actions, and/or judicial proceedings. The role requires a JD (and possibly an LL.M.) and strong analytical skills.

This position emphasizes written and oral communication, client advice, and providing legal representation support to agency program offices; on-site reporting is required at the duty station