Attorney-Advisor

Summary

By delegation from the Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) provides legal advice to the President and all executive branch agencies. The Office provides written opinions and other advice in response to requests from the Attorney General, the Counsel to the President, the General Counsels of the various agencies of the Executive Branch, and other components of the Department of Justice.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0905-Attorney-Advisor-13-14-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Advising the Attorney General, the Counsel to the President, the General Counsels of executive departments and agencies, and the various components of the Department of Justice on constitutional and statutory matters. Resolving legal disputes within the Executive Branch through the issuance of authoritative legal opinions. Reviewing for constitutionality proposed legislation. Reviewing for form and legality all executive orders and substantive proclamations and memoranda proposed to be issued by the President as well as all Attorney General Orders including regulations that require the Attorney General's approval.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any 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. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by 11:59pm June 24, 2026, Applications received after 11:59PM on June 24, 2026, will not be considered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applicants must submit the following documents via email: 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) a law school transcript; 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable); and 6) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50 (if applicable). Please submit all documents to OLCRecruit@usdoj.gov. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by 11:59pm June 24, 2026, Applications received after 11:59PM on June 24, 2026, will not be considered.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents via email: 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) a law school transcript; 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable); and 6) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50 (if applicable). Please submit all documents to OLCRecruit@usdoj.gov.

How to Apply

Please submit all documents to OLCRecruit@usdoj.gov by 11:59pm on June 24, 2026.

What to Expect Next

For questions or further consideration, applicant should contact the program via OLCRecruit@usdoj.gov

Additional Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. 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 dis-qualifi cation issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any 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. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by 11:59pm June 24, 2026, Applications received after 11:59PM on June 24, 2026, will not be considered.