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The Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as Attorney-Advisers in Washington, D.C. The Office's principal function is to assist the Attorney General in fulfilling the role of legal adviser to the President and Executive Branch agencies. For more information, please visit OLC's internet website, http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/.
04/30/2025 to 05/15/2025
$101,401 - $195,200 per year
GS 12 - 15
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15
No
Yes
OLC-25-12732016-DE
836266100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
This position is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. Citizens. Preference for eligible veterans will be applied.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
OLC's responsibilities include the following:
Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one year of post-J.D. legal experience. OLC is highly selective in its hiring because OLC attorneys handle some of the most difficult and important legal issues confronting the Executive Branch. The ideal candidate would have exceptional academic credentials, a judicial clerkship or comparable experience, a strong background in constitutional law, outstanding legal research and writing skills, and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AT THE TIME A HIRING DECISION IS MADE.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants must submit (via mail, email or fax): 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) law school transcript; and 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable). Please submit via the mailing address, email, or fax number noted below.
Marchelle Moore
Office of Legal Counsel
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 5218
Washington, D.C. 20530
Marchelle.Moore@usdoj.gov
No telephone calls please.
Applicants must submit (via mail, email or fax): 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) law school transcript; and 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable).
Please submit application via the mailing address, email, or fax number noted below.
Marchelle Moore
Office of Legal Counsel
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 5218
Washington, D.C. 20530
Marchelle.Moore@usdoj.gov
No telephone calls please.
The OLC point of contact (Marchelle Moore) will communicate with applicants regarding any clarification regarding this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836266100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.