Attorney-Advisor, International Trade Policy

Office of the Secretary; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, seeks full‑time Attorney-Advisors to support the International Trade Administration on international trade and investment matters. Positions require bar membership and progressively higher specialized experience across GS-12 to GS-14 levels.

Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and analytical skills, plus a demonstrated interest in public service and government work. This is a DC-based, full-time opportunity within OCC-IC.

Qualificações

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• GS-12 requires at least one year of specialized professional or legal experience; GS-13 requires two years (one year specialized).
• GS-14 requires five years of specialized experience, three years of which must be specialized legal experience.
• Interest in international economic or commercial matters; familiarity with government/public service preferred.
• Strong research, editing, and writing skills; analytical and reasoning ability; professional and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support to the International Trade Administration on international trade and investment matters.
• Advise on policy and regulatory issues affecting international commerce; draft memoranda and opinions.
• Engage with peers, clients, and supervisors to manage assignments under tight deadlines.

Conhecimentos

Research skills

Editing

Writing skills

Analytical reasoning

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Public service interest

Formação

J.D.

LL.M.

Descrição da vaga

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, seeks full‑time Attorney-Advisors to support the International Trade Administration on international trade and investment matters. Positions require bar membership and progressively higher specialized experience across GS-12 to GS-14 levels.

Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and analytical skills, plus a demonstrated interest in public service and government work. This is a DC-based, full-time opportunity within OCC-IC.