Attorney Advisor (General) – Federal Law & Policy

Office of the General Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the General Counsel seeks attorneys for work across FOIA, Privacy Act, Federal Tort Claims Act, and other federal legal domains. This open-continuous announcement outlines qualifications and the requirement to be admitted to a state bar in good standing (DC, PR, or US jurisdictions).

The position emphasizes legal research, writing, and strong academic credentials. Applicants should meet specialized experience criteria and be prepared to document education, experience, and bar

Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of a full course of study in an ABA-accredited law school.
• First professional degree (J.D. or equivalent) and law school transcript required.
• Current bar membership in good standing in a U.S. state, DC, or Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws.
• Write opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and legal support for agency programs and litigation.
• Render legal advice to administrative officials and prepare various legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Strong academic record

Education

ABA-accredited law school

J.D. or equivalent

Law School transcript required

Job description

The Office of the General Counsel seeks attorneys for work across FOIA, Privacy Act, Federal Tort Claims Act, and other federal legal domains. This open-continuous announcement outlines qualifications and the requirement to be admitted to a state bar in good standing (DC, PR, or US jurisdictions).

The position emphasizes legal research, writing, and strong academic credentials. Applicants should meet specialized experience criteria and be prepared to document education, experience, and bar