Federal Attorney Advisor - Policy & Litigation

National Endowment for the Humanities; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Endowment for the Humanities is seeking a senior attorney to support agency operations at the GS-12/13/14 level. The role requires extensive specialized experience in legal research, advisement on federal ethics laws, and drafting policy guidance, contracts, and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities include preparing legal memoranda, representing the agency in administrative proceedings, and managing competing priorities under tight deadlines, with clear, plain writing for diverse

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is directly related to the line of work and equips the applicant with the knowledge to perform the duties.
• Ability to conduct complex legal research and produce clear written memos.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex legal research and analysis
• Drafts legal memoranda, briefs, and policy guidance documents
• Advises agency officials on Federal ethics laws and related regulations
• Represents agencies in administrative litigation
• Manages competing priorities under short deadlines

Skills

Legal research

Policy guidance drafting

Written communication

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Job description

The National Endowment for the Humanities is seeking a senior attorney to support agency operations at the GS-12/13/14 level. The role requires extensive specialized experience in legal research, advisement on federal ethics laws, and drafting policy guidance, contracts, and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities include preparing legal memoranda, representing the agency in administrative proceedings, and managing competing priorities under tight deadlines, with clear, plain writing for diverse