Senior Attorney Advisor to the General Counsel

US Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel, Civil Rights and Finance Law Office, seeks a GS-15 attorney with demonstrated expertise in complex counseling and litigation. The role involves independent legal analysis, guiding teams, and advising junior staff.

Applicants must meet intricate regulatory standards and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This is an office-centered position requiring regular on-site reporting to the duty station in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level performing and guiding legal analysis.
• Experience reviewing pleadings, briefs, or other documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in counseling or litigation.
• Experience leading teams handling complex counseling or litigation, including advising junior attorneys, paralegals or staff.

Responsibilities

• In addition to education requirements, meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications for GS-15 as described.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coaching & development

Critical thinking

Environmental laws

Leadership

Legal & jurisprudence

Oral communication

Strategic thinking

Technical competence

Written communication

Job description

US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel, Civil Rights and Finance Law Office, seeks a GS-15 attorney with demonstrated expertise in complex counseling and litigation. The role involves independent legal analysis, guiding teams, and advising junior staff.

Applicants must meet intricate regulatory standards and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This is an office-centered position requiring regular on-site reporting to the duty station in Washington, DC.