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GENERAL ATTORNEY

Department of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Summary

The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) offers civilian attorneys opportunities to support our national defense mission. DON OGC invites qualified attorneys to apply for open positions throughout the United States and abroad. Current attorney vacancies may be found at the DON OGC website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx. All questions regarding vacancy announcements should be directed to the point of contact listed for the specific vacancy

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted 02/05/26 · Apply by 02/04/27
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 4, 2027
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$74,678 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - Multiple Schedules
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Multiple
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
Yes - VARIES
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12875283-26-DGK
Control number
856654800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • The duties of each open position are provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • The conditions of employment for each open position are provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website.
  • The positions may require Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
  • Drug testing is required for positions with Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

The qualifications for each open position are provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

Education

DON OGC attorneys must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. For additional information regarding the education and licensing requirements, see the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website at: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

Additional information

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

  • This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
  • ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.
  • The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-verify

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please review the information provided in the specific vacancy announcements at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx

Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying Veterans' Preference to attorney appointments in the Excepted Service. For further information regarding Veterans' Preference, please see the information provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You will find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide, working with Navy and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Department's business is conducted. DON OGC also offers a great place to build a career. Based on the DON OGC annual employee survey, DON OGC attorneys consistently report the highest marks for workforce collegiality, cooperation, and meaningful, high-quality work.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-1000
US

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http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Pages/Default.aspx

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