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Attorney Advisor (General)

Drug Enforcement Administration · Arlington, United States · Onsite · $121,785 - $197,200/year
Government Agency
0 Applicants · 22 Views · Posted Jun 1, 2026
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Position Overview

Compensation: $121,785 - $197,200/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: General Practice
Remote: No
Deadline: 3 days left

Job Description

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. All applicants must be an active member of a bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess: 1) a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and have at least 2-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience; 2) excellent academic credentials; 3) strong oral and written advocacy skills; 4) superior legal research and analytical skills; and 5) a demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Experience: Expertise in the Controlled Substances Act is preferred. For litigating attorneys, experience in litigation and regulatory compliance is highly preferred. For legal review attorneys, extensive knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act is required and knowledge of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) or training and experience in scientific areas such as biochemistry or pharmacology is highly desirable but not required. To qualify for each GS Level: - Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have 2 or more years of post J.D. legal experience - Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 3 or more years of post J.D. legal experience - Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. legal experience

Requirements

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. All applicants must be an active member of a bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess: 1) a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and have at least 2-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience; 2) excellent academic credentials; 3) strong oral and written advocacy skills; 4) superior legal research and analytical skills; and 5) a demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Experience: Expertise in the Controlled Substances Act is preferred. For litigating attorneys, experience in litigation and regulatory compliance is highly preferred. For legal review attorneys, extensive knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act is required and knowledge of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) or training and experience in scientific areas such as biochemistry or pharmacology is highly desirable but not required. To qualify for each GS Level: - Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have 2 or more years of post J.D. legal experience - Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 3 or more years of post J.D. legal experience - Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. legal experience

Compensation

$121,785 - $197,200/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

June 5, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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