Attorney Advisor

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy, seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Counsel or Senior Counsel to assist with regulatory and policy matters affecting the Department.

The position may involve drafting, editing, and commenting on regulations, performing legal research, and coordinating with White House and U.S. Senate on nominations; collaboration across components is expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to the bar in any state or DC.
• At least two years of post-JD legal practice.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Experience with policy or regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and comment on regulations.
• Analyze policy implications of current and draft regulations.
• Track regulations in internal systems.
• Conduct wide-ranging legal research to provide solutions.
• Evaluate updates to Department policies and procedures.
• Assist with regulations, policy, and judicial nominations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Regulatory experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Location: 950 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
Washinton, DC 20530 - United States

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

About the Office

The mission of the Office of Legal Policy (OLP) is, among other things, to develop and implement the Department’s significant policy initiatives, handle policy projects that implicate the interests of multiple Department components, and serve as the primary policy advisor to the Attorney General and the Deputy Attorney General. OLP reviews and coordinates regulations promulgated by the Department and all its components and evaluates draft regulations of other agencies that are circulated for review. OLP also vets candidates for federal judgeships and coordinates with the White House and U.S. Senate on the nomination and confirmation process.

Job Description

OLP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Counsel or Senior Counsel to assist with a wide range of legal issues relevant to the Department’s regulatory work. This position may require significant collaboration with Department components and other Executive Branch agencies on policy, legislation, and regulatory issues.Projects may involve drafting, editing, and commenting on regulations; analyzing the policy implications of current and draft regulations; and tracking the process of regulations in various internal systems. The jobholder may conduct wide-ranging legal research in order to provide solutions or responses to various legal issues. The jobholder may also evaluate ways to update the Department’s policies, procedures, etc. to better reflect Department priorities. This position may involve assisting in work relating to regulations, policy, and judicial nominations, so a willingness to work on topics outside a specific area of expertise is expected.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, have at least two years of post-JD experience practicing law, have strong research and writing skills, and be an active member of the bar of any state or the District of Columbia.Prior work in or with federal government agencies is helpful. Experience working on policy or regulatory matters is strongly preferred. Effective writing skills and the ability to communicate complicated policy issues in a clear, succinct way is required.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.