This position is in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Civil Rights and Finance Law Office (CRFLO). About: OGC Please see the duties section for more details about CRFLO. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
CRFLO provides legal counsel and services to EPA programs with respect to a myriad of federal statutes concerning contracts, claims by and against the Agency, real and personal property, financial assistance awards, interagency agreements, appropriations law, civil rights, and equal employment opportunity.
This position is for an Assistant General Counsel covering areas including appropriations law and/or federal financial assistance law or other similar areas, including litigation.
You will: Lead a team of attorneys by providing clear direction to staff on matters related to the assigned area; provide feedback on assigned tasks to elevate the quality of legal work and ensure the delivery of sound legal advice; and resolve difficult issues requiring a high degree of professional judgment.
Handle highly complex legal issues, assess risk, and deliver well-reasoned, timely legal advice; and consider facts and evidence, the need for consistency in the assigned areas of practice, and other relevant factors in rendering legal advice.
Advise the staff of client program offices and participate in proceedings that substantially broaden or restrict major EPA activities (e.g., regulations, legislation, litigation) and recommend appropriate legal action; orally communicate highly complex legal concepts clearly and produce high-quality written work that is legally sound and persuasive, clearly stating the facts and legal issues and justifying all recommendations and conclusions.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
You must: (1) possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or equivalent apprentice experience as allowed per state law; and (2) be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and (3) be an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
NOTE: Bar membership and licensure are not required at the time of application, but you must be admitted to the bar and obtain your license before entry on duty. For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.
NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Hisle.Keith@epa.gov · 919-541-7982
This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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