Attorney-Adviser

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $85447 – $197200/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $85447 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-23
Application Deadline: 2026-10-23

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Job Summary

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below: Legal Careers | Attorney Advisor (Ethics Attorney) | United States Department of Justice

Key Responsibilities

About the Office The incumbent serves in the Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) in the Justice Management Division (JMD). DEO administers the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) ethics program for the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, who serves as the Department's Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO). DEO also manages the Federal Government Pro Bono Program.

Among other responsibilities, DEO staff provide advice and guidance to senior leadership, career employees, and managers on ethics statutes, rules, and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. Job Description The position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal ethics laws and regulations.

If selected for this role, you will: Advise senior DOJ leadership, as well as managers and staff in JMD, on the application of Federal ethics laws and regulations, such as criminal conflict of interest statutes, standards of ethical conduct, financial disclosure requirements, gift acceptance, political activity restrictions, non-federal source travel reimbursement, and post-federal government employment. Assist Deputy DAEOs in DOJ components.

Counsel filers and prospective Presidential nominees on potential conflicts of interest, including drafting ethics agreements. Develop and present training on ethics laws and regulations. Support the overall planning, organization, and implementation of DOJ's ethics program, including recommending program direction to ethics leadership. Review public and confidential financial disclosure reports.

Communicate with necessary government officials, including officials within the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), and ethics officials throughout the Executive Branch, to address the ethics program. Support DEO's programs, as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must have a J.D. degree (or equivalent).

Contact

melissa.m.flagg@usdoj.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $197200/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.