Attorney Advisor

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. These positions support the Office of Policy, Management, and Budget (PMB) through the Experienced Services Program (ESP), providing administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and other professional skills.

Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs is temporary and “at-will,” meaning either party may terminate the relationship at any time. Enrollees are participants in a grant program and are neither federal employees nor employees of NEW Solutions. This opportunity is open to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

About the Role

This position will support the Probate Hearings Division Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) and Indian Probate Judges (IPJ) for in-person or virtual hearings. Enrollees will apply the specialized rules of practice of the Department and the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) in the conduct of hearings, manage case dockets, and monitor case status using a control system.

Responsibilities

• Administer oaths, conduct evidentiary hearings, and support Indian Probate proceedings under judicial supervision.
• Evaluate pleadings, testimony, evidence, and legal or procedural motions.
• Manage hearings and witness proceedings, evaluate legal arguments and evidence, conduct legal research, and draft findings, orders, and decisions.
• Implement and provide support for modernization efforts.
• Make reviewable determinations on evidence admissibility, witness credibility, and other rulings.

Requirements

• Must be 55 years or older.
• JD or LLB with 15 years of experience in attorney roles.
• Must maintain an active law license and be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia.

Schedule

28 hours/week