General Attorney

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

01Basic Requirements

All applicants MUST: Meet the minimum education requirements of successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); AND Must be a current, active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-12 Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 1 of 2 of the following: Legal training and experience in handling administrative litigation cases and related issues.

Drafting legal documents, such as legal memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, advisory opinions, or regulatory comments, clearly synthesizing facts, applicable law, and conclusions. GS-13 Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following: Conducting complex legal research by analyzing federal or state statutes, regulations, court decisions, and administrative precedents to resolve complicated, contested, or novel legal and factual questions. Drafting comprehensive legal documents, such as formal legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, or settlement agreements, that present well-reasoned analyses and actionable conclusions.

Providing independent legal advice and guidance to management, program clients, or corporate officials on the interpretation and practical application of laws, administrative procedures, and governing regulations. GS-14 Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Handling contested proceedings or transaction reviews, such as representing a client or organization in administrative hearings, civil proceedings, or alternative dispute resolution (ADR); participating in witness examination and case preparation; or reviewing and negotiating complex contracts, permits, or regulatory filings for legal sufficiency.

Drafting comprehensive legal documents, such as formal legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, or settlement agreements, that present well-reasoned analyses and actionable conclusions. Providing independent legal advice and guidance to management, program clients, or corporate officials on the interpretation and practical application of laws, administrative procedures, and governing regulations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

As a full performance General Attorney you will: Provide Legal and Policy Counsel: Deliver authoritative legal analyses, formal opinions, and risk assessments to agency leadership on complex, sensitive, and high-impact program matters, statutory authorities, and policies.

Represent the Agency with External and Internal Stakeholders: Serve as a legal representative and liaison in negotiations, task forces, and high-level meetings with other federal agencies, Congress, state/local entities, foreign governments, and industry. Conduct In-Depth Legal Research and Analysis: Perform complex legal research using professional databases to develop sound legal solutions where precedent, caselaw, or agency policies are ambiguous or undefined.

Review Legislation, Rulemaking, and Regulations: Analyze and draft comments on proposed federal legislation, administrative rules, and agency directives to protect and advance statutory missions and interests.

Manage Administrative Litigation, Procurement, and significant real estate matters; draft legal briefs and pleadings for hearings, lead administrative litigation (e.g., EEOC, MSPB), review major contracts/grants for legal sufficiency, and advise on federal personnel, ethics, and information-access laws (such as FOIA and Privacy). Advise on procurements, including complex Management and Operating (M&O) and Facility contracts and subcontracts.