Attorney Advisor

Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) Hiring Office: General Counsel's Office Employee Type: Attorney Permanent Job ID: 26-EOUSA-12993515-DE Location: 175 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States Application Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026 About the Office With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. GCO provides guidance and legal advice regarding government ethics matters, such as conflicts of interest, recusals, outside activities, and financial disclosure reports, and through the General Counsel, serves as the Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official for all USAOs and EOUSA. GCO also provides legal advice on property damage claims filed by Federal employees, provides timely and accurate advice and litigation support on procurement and fiscal issues, and acts as liaison between Department of Justice components and the USAOs. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit Job Description The General Counsel's Office (GCO) is a component of EOUSA in the Department of Justice and is responsible for providing a full range of legal advice and services to the 94 United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. GCO attorneys provide advice and legal opinions on the need for recusals, on fiscal law and procurement questions, and on other administrative law issues. As the Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Officials, GCO provides government ethics advice and consultation. GCO also assists United States Attorneys and their managers in taking disciplinary and performance action and represents the agency in administrative litigation stemming from such actions. GCO is a very dynamic and fast paced office. The individual selected can expect a challenging and demanding environment and will be exposed to management concerns and top management officials within EOUSA and throughout the entire Department of Justice. If selected for this position you will serve as an Attorney Advisor (Assistant General Counsel) and will be responsible for: Responsibilities Providing 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. Initiating and maintaining liaison and effective communications with EOUSA management, United States Attorneys and their staff, Department officials and other federal agencies. Representing the agency in administrative litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Board of Contract Appeals, and assisting in Federal court proceedings. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Required Qualifications: J.D. Degree Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Qualifications pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Merit Systems Protection Board litigating experience. Experience with at least three of the following areas: Standards of Conduct and Government Ethics, Federal Employment Law, Federal Equal Employment Law, and/or Federal Administrative Law. At least 3 years post J.D. legal or other relevant experience. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Application Requirements All required documents must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on July 6, 2026. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Compensation $169,279.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year Number of Positions 2 Travel Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Other Information This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. #J-18808-Ljbffr