Attorney-Advisor

Attorney Advisor As an Attorney Advisor, you will: Perform legal analysis and research, conducts necessary conferences, fact-gathering and consultations, prepares memoranda and maintains continuing liaison with clients and others affected to ensure their understanding of the legal positions involved. Provide oral counsel and drafts legal documents, opinions, or decisions on the legal aspects of matters involving: (a) transportation security and emergency response; (b) environmental law; (c) information management, disclosure, privacy, and security; (d) Congressional, Office of the Inspector General, and other oversight of the Department; (e) Native American sovereignty and jurisdiction; and other operational issues across all modes of transportation. Research laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, and precedential cases that have a bearing on matters for which the office is responsible, particularly those matters where legal implications present novel or complex issues of fact or law. Recommend changes to Departmental regulations and policies to the Assistant General Counsel. Assign tasks in other operational areas within the Office of the General Counsel, depending on the nature and volume of the workload, to ensure the most efficient use of the resources of the Office, and normally undertakes necessary work on own initiative. The Office of the General Counsel is looking for a motivated, self-reliant, and skilled candidates willing to work in a challenging environment with experienced professionals committed to ensuring safety and fairness in the transportation industry.