The Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement is the principal supervisory and managerial assistant to the Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Enforcement. The Deputy assists in the management of a staff of trial attorneys and an administrative assistant. The Deputy oversees high-profile and complex litigation matters involving Departmental priorities, enforcement matters, and participation in proceedings before independent agencies.
As a Deputy Assistant General Counsel, you will: Supervise the work performed by attorneys and other staff in the Office on complex and high-profile litigation and enforcement matters, including by directing courses of action, acting on recommendations, furnishing advice and assistance, approving or overruling proposed actions, and exercising other appropriate supervisory functions.
Assist the Assistant General Counsel with the overall strategic leadership of the Office, including by refining the vision for the Office and rolling out new initiatives. For example, the Deputy plays a leading role in developing the Office's enforcement initiatives and in working with the Operating Administrations (“OAs”) to set expectations about the roles of the Office and the OAs in litigation.
Aid in the supervision of all aspects of work performed by staff by preparing performance appraisals and updating performance plans for attorneys and other staff in the Office, identifying needs for skill development and training opportunities that will meet those needs, and assisting with the hiring of new attorneys.
Assist in ensuring that the Office renders effective legal advice and effective participation in proceedings raising major transportation issues with respect to programs of the Department and the Administration, and that the Office effectively works with the OAs and Department leadership on enforcement matters.
Perform legal research and analysis, conducts conferences and consultations, and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, regulatory filings, and letters to the Department of Justice expressing the Department of Transportation's views and legal analysis relating to litigated matters involving DOT, and regulatory filings.
Maintain continuing liaison with the Department of Justice, including the Office of the Solicitor General, with other executive branch departments, with offices within the Department of Transportation and with others affected by or with an interest in litigation concerning the Department.
The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and will be familiar with DOT's programs, its governing statutes and regulations, and the legal doctrines that are frequently invoked in our litigation. The candidate will be able to exercise sound, independent judgment and will be a self-starter who identifies issues and formulates solutions without awaiting instruction. The candidate will have the ability to think strategically and formulate a vision.
The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, will have excellent written and oral communication skills, and will be committed to aggressively pursuing the goals and policies of the President and the Secretary.
MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree, and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
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This position is with Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This is a Full Time position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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