Senior Transportation Regulatory Attorney

US Surface Transportation Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking an attorney to conduct comprehensive legal research, develop recommended case outcomes, and prepare initial drafts of Board decisions. The role supports decision-making processes within the agency and requires meticulous analysis of statutes, regulations, and precedent.

Candidates must meet ABA standards, hold a law degree, and demonstrate strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Professional law degree (LL.B., J.D., LL.M.) from ABA-accredited school.
• Current membership in good standing of a state or DC bar before entering on duty.
• Excellent research and writing skills, incisive legal analytical ability, and strong oral advocacy.
• Ability to present complex legal and policy issues for decision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, and decisional law.
• Develop recommended outcomes of cases and prepare initial drafts of Board decisions.
• Support decision-making processes with clear, persuasive writing and oral presentations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical ability

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking an attorney to conduct comprehensive legal research, develop recommended case outcomes, and prepare initial drafts of Board decisions. The role supports decision-making processes within the agency and requires meticulous analysis of statutes, regulations, and precedent.

Candidates must meet ABA standards, hold a law degree, and demonstrate strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.