Federal Acquisition & Litigation Counsel

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, Virginia seeks an attorney to support the Office of General Counsel. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar membership, and 3+ years of experience. You will identify contracting issues, prepare litigation briefs, advocate effectively, and manage a heavy, diverse caseload with professional ethics.

Qualifications

• ABA-accredited law school and JD/LLB required.
• Bar membership in a U.S. state or DC in good standing.
• 3+ years of professional legal experience after being admitted to the Bar.

Responsibilities

• Identify contracting and acquisition legal issues.
• Prepare litigation reports and briefs.
• Demonstrate oral and written advocacy.
• Manage a heavy, complex caseload professionally.

Skills

Contracting law

Litigation reporting

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, Virginia seeks an attorney to support the Office of General Counsel. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar membership, and 3+ years of experience. You will identify contracting issues, prepare litigation briefs, advocate effectively, and manage a heavy, diverse caseload with professional ethics.