Investigative Attorney-Advisor: Whistleblower Counsel

Environmental Protection Agency; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency seeks an attorney for the Office of Inspector General in Denver. This federal role requires legal excellence and independent judgment to advance investigations, audits, and enforcement activities.

Qualified candidates will hold a JD, be a current bar member, and have substantial post‑JD litigation or investigative experience, with familiarity in whistleblower rights and federal law.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD/LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Current bar license in a U.S. state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• Minimum 4 years post‑JD experience with at least 2 years as litigator or investigative attorney.

Responsibilities

• Advise on matters involving whistleblower retaliation and protections within the federal system.
• Support investigations and legal analysis for the Office of Inspector General.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal law knowledge

Investigative experience

Whistleblower law understanding

Education

J.D. or LL.B. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Legal research tools (Westlaw/LEXIS)

Job description

Environmental Protection Agency seeks an attorney for the Office of Inspector General in Denver. This federal role requires legal excellence and independent judgment to advance investigations, audits, and enforcement activities.

Qualified candidates will hold a JD, be a current bar member, and have substantial post‑JD litigation or investigative experience, with familiarity in whistleblower rights and federal law.