Attorney Advisor

About the role

The General Counsel's Office provides legal advice and litigation support to United States Attorneys' offices and EOUSA on a wide variety of administrative law topics and employment law related issues. GCO also represents USAOs and EOUSA in EEO discrimination complaints, appeals to the Merit System Protection Board, and whistleblower claims filed with the Office of Special Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the United States Attorneys and their staff in the interpretation, intent, and applicability of Federal laws, regulations, and programs in the assigned area(s) of law, federal personnel law, equal employment opportunity, recusals, government ethics, and fiscal law.
• Advising on questions of law involved in the operations of the organization.
• Initiate and maintain liaison and effective communications with EOUSA management, United States Attorneys and their staff, Department officials and other federal agencies.
• Represent the agency in administrative litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Board of Contract Appeals, and assist in Federal court proceedings.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• United States citizenship is required.
• Experience with at least three of the following areas: Standards of Conduct and Government Ethics, Federal Employment Law, Federal Equal Opportunity Employment Law, and/or Federal Administrative Law.
• At least 3 years post J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.