Attorney Advisor — General Government Law

Office of the Secretary of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Transportation seeks a highly qualified attorney to provide legal services through the Office of General Counsel, General Law. The role supports the Secretary and department operating elements on matters within the department's programs and authority.

Desired qualifications include a JD, active bar membership, and 3–4 years (or equivalent) of professional attorney experience, with higher grades requiring more experience.

Qualifications

• JD required for admission to practice law
• Bar membership in good standing required
• Experience in federal administrative law and government regulation preferred
• Oral communication skills to present complex information clearly
• Written communication to draft legal documents and analyses

Skills

Legal knowledge

Administrative Law

Compliance

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

LL.M (optional)

Job description

Office of the Secretary of Transportation seeks a highly qualified attorney to provide legal services through the Office of General Counsel, General Law. The role supports the Secretary and department operating elements on matters within the department's programs and authority.

Desired qualifications include a JD, active bar membership, and 3–4 years (or equivalent) of professional attorney experience, with higher grades requiring more experience.