Senior Attorney Advisor & Strategy Lead (VCF)

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice's September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is seeking a Managing Attorney (GS-15) to implement strategic direction and administer the VCF, Civil Division, Torts Branch. The incumbent reports to the VCF Special Master as principal legal and administrative advisor.

Responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives, establishing performance measures, managing high-priority projects, and providing authoritative counsel on sensitive policy and resource

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience.
• Experience leading policy and organizational initiatives.
• Preferred: 7+ years in compensation programs or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for the Special Master and align priorities.
• Establish performance measures and evaluate organizational effectiveness.
• Manage high-priority projects and provide general counsel input.
• Advise on sensitive policy, operations, and resource allocation matters.

Skills

Legal expertise

Organizational leadership

Policy development

Trial experience

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The United States Department of Justice's September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is seeking a Managing Attorney (GS-15) to implement strategic direction and administer the VCF, Civil Division, Torts Branch. The incumbent reports to the VCF Special Master as principal legal and administrative advisor.

Responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives, establishing performance measures, managing high-priority projects, and providing authoritative counsel on sensitive policy and resource