Transportation Regulation Attorney Advisor

Surface Transportation Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surface Transportation Board in Washington, DC seeks an attorney to conduct legal research, develop recommended outcomes of cases, and prepare initial drafts of Board decisions. Minimum qualifications include a professional law degree from an ABA‑accredited school and current bar membership in good standing.

The role requires excellent research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. "We will consider only candidates submitting complete application packages" and a two-page resume

Qualifications

• Professional law degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Current membership in good standing of the bar in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and decisional law.
• Develop recommended outcomes of cases for Board decisions.
• Prepare initial drafts of Board decisions and present issues for decision.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical ability

Education

J.D./LL.B./LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Surface Transportation Board in Washington, DC seeks an attorney to conduct legal research, develop recommended outcomes of cases, and prepare initial drafts of Board decisions. Minimum qualifications include a professional law degree from an ABA‑accredited school and current bar membership in good standing.

The role requires excellent research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. "We will consider only candidates submitting complete application packages" and a two-page resume