Attorney Advisor; General

Overview

These positions are located in Washington, District of Columbia. The incumbent serves as an attorney providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of all USDA programs and litigation, and performs other legal services as assigned.

• Provide legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA.
• Serve as liaison between agencies of the USDA and the Department of Justice in litigation concerning USDA programs.
• Represent agencies of the USDA in formal administrative adjudication.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft and review legal documents, including briefs, contracts, legal opinions, and agency documents.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of two-year trial period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit:
  Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• Must submit Cover Letter, Resume, Proof of Bar Membership, Law School Transcripts, and Narrative.
• Obtain and use a Government issued charge card for business-related travel.