Senior Litigation Lead: Deputy Associate Chief Counsel

FEMA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks a Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, Litigation to lead the Resilience Legal Division's Litigation team. This senior role drives federal and state defense in complex matters and coordinates with DOJ, DHS OGC, and FEMA leadership on strategy and policy interpretations.

The DACC will mentor attorneys, oversee case development, and manage resources to ensure timely, high-quality legal guidance across FEMA programs including NFIP, HMGP, and environmental and

Qualifications

• Senior-level litigation experience in federal courts and administrative law.
• Leadership of a legal team with mentoring and performance management.
• Experience advising senior agency leadership on complex legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a branch of litigators handling defensive FEMA litigation.
• Develop litigation Strategy with DOJ partnership and interagency coordination.
• Provide executive-level legal counsel and risk analyses to SES leadership.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Litigation expertise

Interagency collaboration

Policy analysis

Written advocacy

Job description

FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks a Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, Litigation to lead the Resilience Legal Division's Litigation team. This senior role drives federal and state defense in complex matters and coordinates with DOJ, DHS OGC, and FEMA leadership on strategy and policy interpretations.

The DACC will mentor attorneys, oversee case development, and manage resources to ensure timely, high-quality legal guidance across FEMA programs including NFIP, HMGP, and environmental and