The HHS Office of the General Counsel seeks an accomplished attorney to serve as Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division. This leader manages the Office of Refugee Resettlement legal team and portfolio; oversees federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and legal advice; coordinates assignments and reviews with ORR; and trains and onboards attorneys and detailees supporting the portfolio.
Serves as the Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division (CFAD), providing legal counsel and representation for programs administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Advises HHS leadership and program officials on complex legal, policy, regulatory, grants, and administrative law matters and works with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on federal litigation involving HHS programs. Oversees litigation strategy, legal review of regulations, policies and guidance, and assessment of litigation risk associated with Department initiatives.
Shares responsibility with the Associate General Counsel for managing the Division and supervises attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, recruiting and developing staff, and planning Division resources and priorities.
Leads and coordinates CFAD's Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) legal portfolio, including federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and legal advice, and serves as a primary liaison between ORR and OGC. Represents OGC and HHS in working with DOJ, other federal and state agencies, and stakeholders on significant legal matters affecting children, families, aging, refugee resettlement, and human services programs.
Must possess J.D. or LL.B degree. and Licensure Applicants must be licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution. Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining "active" status to practice law.
Being in "good standing" is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States where the licensing authority considers "good standing" as having a current license to practice law.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
Gregory.Stewart@hhs.gov · 202-401-5714
This position is with Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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