Chief Counsel Litigation Division: This Attorney Advisor position is in the Chief Counsel, Litigation Division and is responsible for researching and analyzing legal issues, interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, advising leadership and program offices, and representing the agency in administrative or judicial proceedings, as appropriate
This Public Notice for Attorney Advisor (Direct Hire) position is located in Chief Counsel, Litigation Division. Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Represents TSA as primary or secondary counsel in litigation before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal courts, and labor arbitration proceedings.
Provides expert legal guidance to TSA personnel and external stakeholders on complex legal issues affecting TSA operations and workforce matters. Advises policymakers and managers on legal strategy, precedents, and arguments that support the agency's position. Conducts all phases of administrative and judicial litigation from initial case assessment through discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, hearings, and post-hearing actions.
Develop litigation strategies; prepare pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery requests and responses, and witness examinations. Communicates legal advice and advocacy positions clearly and tailors messaging to the audience and circumstances. Adjudicates and resolves tort claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act Reviews claims and supports evidence, conducts legal and factual analyses, and evaluates issues of liability, damages, and potential settlement.
Prepares written determinations and coordinates with program offices, claimants, and other appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely, legally sufficient claim resolution. Partners with the Department of Justice to protect TSA interests and unique equities in federal district and appellate court litigation nationwide.
Supports cases involving constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues by providing agency expertise, developing legal positions, coordinating factual support, and assisting with litigation strategy and case management. Please note: The major duties described reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay bands perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.
The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $90925 – $164301/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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