Attorney Advisor - Remote

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions); Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) seeks an experienced attorney aged 55+ to support the Probate Hearings Division and Indian Probate Judges under the Experienced Services Program (ESP). This at-will enrollment is designed for flexible, part-time engagement across the United States.

The role involves applying specialized rules of practice, managing dockets, and assisting with hearings, evidence, and rulings, with opportunities to contribute to modernization efforts and

Qualifications

• Must be 55 years or older.
• JD or LLB with 15 years of attorney experience.
• Active law license in any U.S. state or DC.

Responsibilities

• Administer oaths, conduct evidentiary hearings, and support Indian Probate proceedings under judicial supervision.
• Evaluate pleadings, testimony, evidence, and motions.
• Manage hearings and witness proceedings, evaluate legal arguments and evidence, conduct legal research.
• Draft findings, orders, and decisions.
• Implement and support modernization efforts.
• Make reviewable determinations on evidence admissibility, witness credibility, and other rulings.

Skills

Legal research

Hearing administration

Case management

Judicial procedures

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Legal research tools

Case management software

Job description

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Office of Policy, Management, and Budget (PMB). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the Office of Policy, Management, and Budget through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an “at-will” relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An “Enrollee” is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An “Enrollee” is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Hours:

28 hours/week

Duties:

This position will support the Probate Hearings Division Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) and Indian Probate Judges (IPJ) for in-person or virtual hearings. Enrollees will apply the specialized rules of practice of the Department and the OHA in the conduct of hearings; follow processes for case docket management; and utilize a control system to monitor the status of cases.

• Administer oaths, conduct evidentiary hearings, and support Indian Probate proceedings under judicial supervision.
• Evaluate pleadings, testimony, evidence, and legal or procedural motions.
• Manage hearings and witness proceedings, evaluate legal arguments and evidence, conduct legal research, and draft findings, orders, and decisions.
• Implement and provide support for modernization efforts.
• Make reviewable determinations on evidence admissibility, witness credibility, and other rulings.

Qualifications:

• Must be 55 years or older.
• JD or LLB with 15 years of experience in attorney roles
• Must maintain an active law license and be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia.