This General Attorney position is located at the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), Headquarters Office, Office of General Counsel (OGC), and primarily practices Federal administrative law, reporting to the General Counsel. Assignments are given without accompanying instructions in terms of broad general policy or arise from the day-to-day SWPA/DOE problems.
The General Attorney: Reviews documents drafted by SWPA's program offices for legal sufficiency. Offers advice, opinions, and recommendations to all levels of SWPA management and supports leadership and staff. Identifies areas of special legal significance and independently confers with appropriate SWPA/DOE, or other federal agency employees to arrive at workable solutions to complex problems.
Leads SWPA legal proceedings before administrative bodies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Federal Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Lays the groundwork for the Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys in preparation of the government's arguments in litigated cases involving Federal Administrative Law issues. Collaborate with DOJ by delineating SWPA's legal and policy positions.
In administrative trials and hearings, and with DOJ in Federal court, prepare pleadings, exhibits and other necessary documents, interviews and deposes witnesses, and engages in discovery. Prepare contracts and discuss the legal implications of proposed courses of action. Exchanges information, provides legal counsel, persuades others to adopt views and take specific actions, and represents SWPA during administrative and judicial trials and hearings.
Represents SWPA in Federal power marketing law matters, providing legal advice, case preparation, and/or litigation. Reviews SWPA's program offices documents for legal sufficiency.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This position is with Southwestern Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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