Federal Natural Resources Attorney Advisor

Office of the General Counsel; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel, seeks attorneys to provide professional legal services to USDA components. This open-continuous announcement requires ABA-accredited education and active bar status among other qualifications.

Responsibilities include litigation support, legal analysis, and drafting complex legal documents. Positions may be filled at GS-11 to GS-14 levels, with experience in environmental law, real property, and other related areas.

Qualifications

• ABA-accredited law school graduate with JD or equivalent (LLB/JD).
• Bar admission in a U.S. state, territory, DC, or PR in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative legal advice and litigation support on complex matters involving Forest Service lands and related authorities.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including contracts, briefs, and opinions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel, seeks attorneys to provide professional legal services to USDA components. This open-continuous announcement requires ABA-accredited education and active bar status among other qualifications.

Responsibilities include litigation support, legal analysis, and drafting complex legal documents. Positions may be filled at GS-11 to GS-14 levels, with experience in environmental law, real property, and other related areas.