General Attorney – Benefits Law & Policy

US General Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of the General Counsel, seeks an Attorney to provide legal advice and draft administrative decisions on VA benefits matters.

The position focuses on benefits law, oversight of attorneys, claims agents, and VSOs, and involves constitutional law, administrative law, professional responsibility, and litigation procedure. Applicants must be bar members and meet all requirements by 11/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible legal experience, may include pre-bar experience.
• Experience includes research, statutes interpretation, and drafting legal opinions.
• Education may substitute for experience: an LL.M. or JD in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and draft administrative decisions on VA benefits matters.
• Oversee attorneys, claims agents, and veterans service organizations (VSOs).
• Work on constitutional law, administrative law, professional responsibility, and litigation procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Statutory interpretation

Regulatory drafting

Legal writing

Litigation procedures

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of the General Counsel, seeks an Attorney to provide legal advice and draft administrative decisions on VA benefits matters.

The position focuses on benefits law, oversight of attorneys, claims agents, and VSOs, and involves constitutional law, administrative law, professional responsibility, and litigation procedure. Applicants must be bar members and meet all requirements by 11/17/2026.