Deputy Counsel - Vacancy ID# 224267

About the role

Working under the direction of the DOS General Counsel, the Deputy Counsel serves as a team leader in the Office of General Counsel, assists in the management of the Department of State (DOS) legal office by providing legal advice to the agency head, and executive and program staff, and supervising professional legal staff within the Office of General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Act for the General Counsel in their absence or in case of unavailability as directed by the General Counsel, Secretary of State, Executive Deputy Secretary of State, or their designee.
• Supervise and manage professional legal staff; coordinate assignments with other Bureau/Unit staff and directly assign to same staff; establish performance standards and evaluate performance of same staff; and provide guidance and direction to same staff.
• Advise General Counsel on promotional decisions and disciplinary issues.
• Represent DOS in actions and proceedings, and at meetings and negotiations related to the agency mission and programs with other governmental entities and outside organizations.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of legal briefs, petitions, orders, complaints, reports, draft legislation and legislative memos and other legal papers relating to Agency matters.
• Interpret and advise on pertinent laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and decisions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to respond both orally and in writing to requests for legal decisions and opinions.
• Review potential legislation and legal decisions having an impact on DOS programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

Law degree