Strategic Federal General Attorney - Administrative Law

U.S. Department of Energy; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Chief Counsel seeks a general attorney to represent assigned site offices, including the Oak Ridge Site Office, as principal attorney advising on procurements, ethics, and administrative matters (EEOC, MSPB, OHA, OSC).

Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date and possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, as well as active bar status in a U.S. state or equivalent jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• All applicants must hold a law degree from an ABA-accredited school.
• Active bar membership in a U.S. state, D.C., or Puerto Rico is required.
• Experience with administrative litigation and regulatory matters is expected.
• Ability to draft formal legal opinions, briefs, and regulatory comments.

Responsibilities

• Represent assigned site offices, including the Oak Ridge Site Office, as principal attorney.
• Advise on procurements, ethics, and administrative matters (EEOC, MSPB, OHA, OSC).
• Provide independent legal advice to management on laws, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Independent legal advice

Administrative litigation

Education

J.D. or LL.B. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Chief Counsel seeks a general attorney to represent assigned site offices, including the Oak Ridge Site Office, as principal attorney advising on procurements, ethics, and administrative matters (EEOC, MSPB, OHA, OSC).

Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date and possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, as well as active bar status in a U.S. state or equivalent jurisdiction.