Office of the General Counsel (DOHHS)
Attorney-Advisor
Office of the General Counsel (DOHHS), Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services in multiple locations through this vacancy announcement. Open to: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligible applicants may apply. Duties
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Attorney-Advisor, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Serving as a legal advisor to the Associate General Counsel and Chief Counsel for the assigned program areas; acting as the primary and principal source of legal advice for the Division Director, Regional Director, POC Heads, and U.S. Attorneys. Preparing briefs, opinions, legal memoranda, and litigation in assigned program areas. Reviewing briefs, preparing interrogatories and other legal papers in cooperation with the appropriate U.S. Attorney. Attending conferences with opposing counsel, and arguing before the court or going to trial. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service Suitable for federal employment Appointment subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication Documentation that you present for completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through E-Verify Federal salary payments by direct deposit All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date Financial disclosure statement may be required Probationary period may be required Drug testing may be required (see vacancy specifics) Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Possess a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court. AND Have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college and/or university. AND Have four (4) years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year at GS-14 level, representing parties in commercial, regulatory, civil and related litigation matters; counseling large organizational clients including senior leadership on litigation strategy and options; assessing and resolving problems and identifying key issues for resolution for the General Counsel; and providing guidance to attorneys in other practice areas. Documentation:
Describe duties, start and end dates (MM/YY to MM/YY) and hours per week; specify if part-time and provide details. Use USAJOBS Resume Builder if possible. Other resume guidance and instructions are provided in the vacancy announcement; DO NOT copy and paste duties or tailored questions into your resume. Education
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. accredited program. See the announcement for details. Additional information
Incentives
may be authorized depending on funds and may require a service agreement. Other incentives include moving/relocation, recruitment, or student loan repayment where applicable. Bargaining Unit Position: NO Drug Screening Required: Applicants selected will be subject to drug testing. Veterans’ Preference – see the announcement for details. CTAP/ICTAP information is available for eligible displaced Federal employees. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. Education and experience documentation requirements and tips are provided in the Required Documents section below. Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above and the competencies required. Category rating procedures may be used to rank candidates (Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified). Review of application materials includes resume, questionnaire responses, and required assessments. USAJOBS application preview links and instructions are provided in the announcement. Required documents
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. A complete online Application Package includes: Your Resume: must not exceed two pages; describe duties, accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities, with clear dates and hours per week; use USAJOBS resume builder if possible. A complete Application Questionnaire Other required supporting documents Other Supporting Documents (if applicable): College transcript, Veterans’ Preference documentation, DD Form 214 (if claiming 5-point preference), SF-15 and VA documents (if claiming 10-point preference), CTAP/ICTAP documentation, RIF separation notices, SF-50, performance appraisals, and any documentation showing current promotion potential. For résumé tips and application tips, see the provided resources. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection. Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk Phone:
- Email: SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov Address: Office of the General Counsel, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201, US Next steps
After selections are made, the list of qualified candidates may be shared with other federal agencies. The best-qualified candidates may be referred to the hiring manager for interview. You will receive notices by email or mail. A selection is expected within 45 days of the closing date; complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2025. The agency highlights HHS Critical Preparedness and Response Mission and the role of employees in emergency management. Additional information about the federal hiring process is provided in the announcement. How to apply: To begin, click Apply Online to create or log in to a USAJOBS account and submit the occupational questionnaire and required documents. Official documentation may be requested upon selection.
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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services in multiple locations through this vacancy announcement. Open to: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligible applicants may apply. Duties
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Attorney-Advisor, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Serving as a legal advisor to the Associate General Counsel and Chief Counsel for the assigned program areas; acting as the primary and principal source of legal advice for the Division Director, Regional Director, POC Heads, and U.S. Attorneys. Preparing briefs, opinions, legal memoranda, and litigation in assigned program areas. Reviewing briefs, preparing interrogatories and other legal papers in cooperation with the appropriate U.S. Attorney. Attending conferences with opposing counsel, and arguing before the court or going to trial. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service Suitable for federal employment Appointment subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication Documentation that you present for completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through E-Verify Federal salary payments by direct deposit All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date Financial disclosure statement may be required Probationary period may be required Drug testing may be required (see vacancy specifics) Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Possess a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court. AND Have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college and/or university. AND Have four (4) years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year at GS-14 level, representing parties in commercial, regulatory, civil and related litigation matters; counseling large organizational clients including senior leadership on litigation strategy and options; assessing and resolving problems and identifying key issues for resolution for the General Counsel; and providing guidance to attorneys in other practice areas. Documentation:
Describe duties, start and end dates (MM/YY to MM/YY) and hours per week; specify if part-time and provide details. Use USAJOBS Resume Builder if possible. Other resume guidance and instructions are provided in the vacancy announcement; DO NOT copy and paste duties or tailored questions into your resume. Education
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. accredited program. See the announcement for details. Additional information
Incentives
may be authorized depending on funds and may require a service agreement. Other incentives include moving/relocation, recruitment, or student loan repayment where applicable. Bargaining Unit Position: NO Drug Screening Required: Applicants selected will be subject to drug testing. Veterans’ Preference – see the announcement for details. CTAP/ICTAP information is available for eligible displaced Federal employees. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. Education and experience documentation requirements and tips are provided in the Required Documents section below. Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above and the competencies required. Category rating procedures may be used to rank candidates (Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified). Review of application materials includes resume, questionnaire responses, and required assessments. USAJOBS application preview links and instructions are provided in the announcement. Required documents
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. A complete online Application Package includes: Your Resume: must not exceed two pages; describe duties, accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities, with clear dates and hours per week; use USAJOBS resume builder if possible. A complete Application Questionnaire Other required supporting documents Other Supporting Documents (if applicable): College transcript, Veterans’ Preference documentation, DD Form 214 (if claiming 5-point preference), SF-15 and VA documents (if claiming 10-point preference), CTAP/ICTAP documentation, RIF separation notices, SF-50, performance appraisals, and any documentation showing current promotion potential. For résumé tips and application tips, see the provided resources. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection. Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk Phone:
- Email: SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov Address: Office of the General Counsel, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201, US Next steps
After selections are made, the list of qualified candidates may be shared with other federal agencies. The best-qualified candidates may be referred to the hiring manager for interview. You will receive notices by email or mail. A selection is expected within 45 days of the closing date; complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2025. The agency highlights HHS Critical Preparedness and Response Mission and the role of employees in emergency management. Additional information about the federal hiring process is provided in the announcement. How to apply: To begin, click Apply Online to create or log in to a USAJOBS account and submit the occupational questionnaire and required documents. Official documentation may be requested upon selection.
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