Attorney Advisor (General)

This position is located in U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel, Civil Rights, Labor, and Employment Law Division in Washington, D.C. The incumbent provides legal advice and services on a centralized basis to the Secretary of Agriculture and all other officials and agencies of the Department. This is an open-continuous announcement with an initial cut-off date of 12/9/2026 and then every month thereafter. Please see the "How to Apply" section. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Represent the Secretary of Agriculture in the litigation of cases and appeals before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Customer service and communication to client Agencies and Mission Areas. Provide training in civil rights, labor and employment law issues as requested by management. Legal research and opinion-writing on novel and complex legal issues related to civil rights, labor and employment law. Assisting in other litigation responsibilities as requested by management. Duties listed above are described at the FPL GS-14, the GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 are developmental leading to such performance. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.For consideration, all applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for attorney positions: Successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the America Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD) (Law School transcript required) and Currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants should have demonstrated specialized experience in legal research, excellent writing and communication skills, and a strong academic record. This experience should be clearly document in the cover letter and resume. GS-11: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as an Attorney Advisor (General). Examples of such experience include: Providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws under supervisory direction; Writing opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and legal support of agency/organization programs and litigation; Performing other legal services as assigned; Preparing various kinds of legal documents, both for specific case use and for general use under guidance; Ability to conduct legal research to handle cases involving the Department's programs; Ability to apply legal analysis and make sound legal judgment to find appropriate precedent or distinguish applicable law or facts to support or justify legal positions with advice from senior attorneys. GS-12: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as an Attorney Advisor (General). Examples of such experience include: Providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws; Writing opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and legal support of agency/organization programs and litigation; Performing other legal services as assigned; Rendering of legal advice, oral or written, to administrative officials in connection with the day-to-day operations of programs; preparing various kinds of legal documents, both for specific case use and for general use; Ability to conduct substantial research to handle cases involving the Department's programs; Ability

Salaire : $85,447 – $187,093/Per Year

USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Our vision is to expand economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve and conserve our Nation's natural resources through restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands. The Office of General Counsel which under the direct supervision of the Assistant General Counsel provides legal services to headquarters offices of USDA agencies administering programs assigned to the office. Legal services primarily involve programs for the Natural Resources andEnvironment and Farm Production and Conservation mission areas, General Law, Marketing, Civil Rights, International Affairs, Food Assistance, and