Administrative Law Attorney

About the Company:

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel-Information and Administrative Law Group (IALG) is looking for Administrative Law Attorneys committed to public service to join their team.

IALG ensures timely and complete analysis and legally appropriate release of information, whether to Congress, Veterans, courts, or the public, improves trust in VA, which benefits Veterans.

IALG areas of focus: Information Disclosure (Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Title 38), eDiscovery, Touhy, Information Management, Information Security & Technology, Federal Advisory Committee Act (closed meeting issues), Copyright & Trademarks, Appropriations, Law Enforcement, and Legislative Counsel.

About the Role:

Administrative Law Attorney

GS 11/12 DOE

Location (Hybrid): May be required to report to nearest VA-OGC office as needed.

Preferred Experience:

-Advising on matters related to the Federal Advisory Committee Act

-Federal Law Enforcement

-Federal Appropriations/Fiscal matters

-JAG

Minimum requirements:

-United States Citizen

-Juris Doctorate

-Unrestricted license to practice law in any State

Why work at OGC?

• Telework (hybrid) work schedule (i.e., 2 days in office per week)
• Compressed work schedule
• Opportunities for advancement towards GS-15 and SES positions
• Leadership development programs offered annually
• OGC offers CLE (Continuing Legal Education) qualified programs
• Interact with clients and veterans
• No requirement to purchase professional liability insurance
• The VA serves as a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Benefits:

• Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent, with matching)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance