Attorney-Advisor (General)

US Office of Personnel Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of Personnel Management—Office of Inspector General seeks an Attorney-Advisor (General) at GS-0905-14 in Washington, DC. You will provide legal advice and policy guidance supporting IG programs, represent the OIG in litigation and administrative matters, and advise on legislative and regulatory issues.

You will coordinate with federal agencies, Congress, and the Department of Justice, applying strong analytical and advocacy skills in a fast-paced federal environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a law school accredited by the ABA.
• Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory, or DC.
• At least one full year of experience comparable to GS-13 in the Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and policy guidance supporting Inspector General programs.
• Represent the OIG in litigation and administrative matters.
• Advise on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Coordinate with Federal agencies, Congress, and the Department of Justice.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission (State/DC)

Job description

As a Attorney-Advisor (General) at the GS-0905-14, you will be part of Ofc of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will provide legal advice and policy guidance supporting Inspector General programs, represent the OIG in litigation and administrative matters, advise on legislative and regulatory issues, and coordinate with Federal agencies, Congress, and the Department of Justice.

Qualifications

• A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;

• Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and

• At least one full year of experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Providing legal advice and written opinions on matters involving Federal programs, administrative law, litigation, investigations, or agency operations.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, or legislative proposals and preparing legal recommendations, policy documents, or regulatory comments;
• Supporting or representing an organization in litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, or matters involving subpoenas, enforcement actions, or referrals to another legal authority;
• Advising management officials and coordinating with internal or external stakeholders, including attorneys or government officials, on legal, legislative, regulatory, or policy matters;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral advocacy, including the ability to produce high-quality work under demanding time constraints;
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues and provide practical, well-reasoned legal advice;
• Strong customer service orientation and sound judgment in handling sensitive or challenging matters;
• Superior legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to synthesize facts and law and reach legally supportable conclusions within compressed timeframes;
• Openness to diverse viewpoints and adaptability in responding to evolving priorities and circumstances

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.