Attorney-Advisor for Audits & Investigations

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Inspector General seeks an Attorney-Advisor (General) to support auditors and investigators in performing audits, inspections, and investigations into alleged violations. The role requires strong legal analysis and writing.

You will work with a team of attorneys in the Office of Counsel to ensure compliance and to prepare formal opinions, briefs, and summaries. Applicants must meet federal qualifications and the closing date is 10/22/2026.

Qualifications

• Must possess ABA-accredited J.D./LL.B. and bar admission.
• Experience as an attorney and ability to perform complex legal work.

Responsibilities

• Support auditors and investigators through legal analysis.
• Present oral and written opinions for review by senior attorneys.
• Review statutes, regulations, and legal documents for case work.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Research

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar admission in DC/US state

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Inspector General seeks an Attorney-Advisor (General) to support auditors and investigators in performing audits, inspections, and investigations into alleged violations. The role requires strong legal analysis and writing.

You will work with a team of attorneys in the Office of Counsel to ensure compliance and to prepare formal opinions, briefs, and summaries. Applicants must meet federal qualifications and the closing date is 10/22/2026.