Senior Pipeline Safety Attorney & Hearings Lead

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking an experienced attorney to preside over administrative hearings and manage legal proceedings related to pipeline safety. The role requires a law degree and at least 4 years of professional experience.

Candidates should possess strong legal writing skills and experience in environmental law and administrative enforcement. This position involves conducting legal research, preparing draft decisions, and managing case files.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date to be considered.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional attorney experience.
• Experience in pipeline safety, administrative enforcement, litigation, and environmental law.
• Strong legal writing skills in drafting decisions, opinions, briefs, and memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Preside over informal administrative hearings with counsel representation.
• Manage proceedings from hearing request to draft decisions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to pipeline safety.
• Prepare draft decisions and maintain case files.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Legal Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking an experienced attorney to preside over administrative hearings and manage legal proceedings related to pipeline safety. The role requires a law degree and at least 4 years of professional experience.

Candidates should possess strong legal writing skills and experience in environmental law and administrative enforcement. This position involves conducting legal research, preparing draft decisions, and managing case files.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date to be considered.