General Attorney (Assistant General Counsel)
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Position ID:
JMD-OGC-26-13044085
City:
Washington, District of Columbia
Date Posted:
2026-08-21
Expiration Time:
2026-09-10
Job Type:
Job Category:
Attorney
Salary:
169279 - 197200 PA
Job Summary
OGC attorneys advise JMD and Department management in areas such as appropriations, budget and financial management, agency organizational management, personnel, procurement, access to government records (FOIA and Privacy Act), security, and delegations of authority. OGC attorneys also litigate in administrative forums and assist litigating divisions and U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAOs) when JMD matters are in the federal courts.
Job Description
Qualifications: OGC is looking for candidates with experience in one or more of OGC's practice areas, as listed above. The Office is interested in candidates with demonstrated ability to efficiently and thoroughly research and incisively analyze a wide variety of complex issues; to express themselves clearly and persuasively in oral and written presentations; to exercise sound judgment; to manage a workload consisting of a number of varied projects, without specific guidelines and often with short deadlines; and to contribute to and work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Applicants must be United States citizens, have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state (or the District of Columbia), and have no less than four years post-J.D. legal experience.