Deputy General Counsel, Children, Families & Aging

Leyla; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services seeks a Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division. The role leads the ORR legal team, overseeing federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and providing strategic legal advice.

The position coordinates assignments with ORR, and trains and onboards attorneys and detailees supporting the portfolio to ensure compliance and high-quality counsel across the division.

Responsibilities

• This leader manages the Office of Refugee Resettlement legal team and portfolio.
• Oversees federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and legal advice.
• Coordinates assignments and reviews with ORR.
• Trains and onboards attorneys and detailees supporting the portfolio.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services seeks a Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division. The role leads the ORR legal team, overseeing federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and providing strategic legal advice.

The position coordinates assignments with ORR, and trains and onboards attorneys and detailees supporting the portfolio to ensure compliance and high-quality counsel across the division.