Senior Attorney Advisor, Complex Litigation & Investigations

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks Attorney Advisors at the GS-15 level for the National Complex Litigation and Investigations Division. This role supports high‑profile national litigation and investigations and requires top-tier legal writing and analytical skills.

Duty stations include Washington, DC; Denver, CO; and other locations. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen with a J.D.

Qualifications

• Requires JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least four years of professional legal experience post bar admission.
• Active bar membership in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Brief the Immediate Office and Associates on significant litigation developments.
• Develop litigation strategy with DOJ and HHS stakeholders.
• Draft or review pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition, hearing, and trial testimony.
• Manage responses to discovery and oversee document production.
• Engage in internal investigations as requested by leadership.

Skills

Professional legal experience

Bar admission active

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

The Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks Attorney Advisors at the GS-15 level for the National Complex Litigation and Investigations Division. This role supports high‑profile national litigation and investigations and requires top-tier legal writing and analytical skills.

Duty stations include Washington, DC; Denver, CO; and other locations. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen with a J.D.