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General Attorney and Senior Attorney
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Office of General Counsel
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Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Salary wage as shown is for the Rest of the U.S. pay scale and does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, refer to the OPM Salary Tables.
This serves as a Public Notice.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Salary wage as shown is for the Rest of the U.S. pay scale and does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, refer to the OPM Salary Tables.
This serves as a Public Notice.
Overview
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Open & closing dates
03/26/2026 to 09/30/2026
Salary $74,678 to - $163,514 per year
Salary wage as shown is for the Rest of the U.S. pay scale and does not include locality pay
Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 14
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Show morefewer locations (3)
Baltimore, MD
Kansas City, MO
Philadelphia, PA
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number HHS-ASA-PN-26-12900270 Control number 862588600
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
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WHAT YOULL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
Please click the link below to visit OGC Careers page to view the duties for this vacant position.
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - General Law Division (GLD); Claims and Employment Law Branch (CEL)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Children, Families, and Aging Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Legislative Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division; Indian Health Service (IHS)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division
General Attorney and Senior Attorney - GS-11/12/13/14 - CMSD
Attorney Advisor - GS-14 - Civil Rights Division
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORHHS-wide Attorney Qualification Requirements.
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GS-9: Requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. No prior professional legal experience is required.
GS-11: Requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. No prior professional legal experience is required.
GS-12: Requires a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and one year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level.
GS-13: Requires a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and two years of professional legal experience post bar admission, including one year equivalent to the GS-12 level.
GS-14: Requires a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and three years of professional legal experience post bar admission, including one year equivalent to the GS-13 level.
Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employees position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employees supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employees official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website
Education
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.
Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
Additional information
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.
Bargaining Unit Position: NO
Research position: NO
Drug Screening Required: NO
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be considered well-qualified under I/CTAP, you must be rated eligible based on minimum qualifications for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To apply for these positions, you must apply at:
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - General Law Division (GLD); Claims and Employment Law Branch (CEL)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Children, Families, and Aging Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Legislative Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division; Indian Health Service (IHS)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division
General Attorney and Senior Attorney - GS-11/12/13/14 - CMSD
Attorney Advisor - GS-14 - Civil Rights Division
Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Note: This vacancy will be filled through OPMs Direct Hire Authority. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Please click here for more information on OPMs Authorization of Direct Hire authority"
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veterans Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900270
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
For Résumé Tips visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk
For Application Tips visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYkibnuiJU
For additional information about USAJOBS visit the Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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.
How to Apply
Help
Please click the link below to visit OGC Careers page to view the duties for this vacant position.
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - General Law Division (GLD); Claims and Employment Law Branch (CEL)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Children, Families, and Aging Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Legislative Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division; Indian Health Service (IHS)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division
General Attorney and Senior Attorney - GS-11/12/13/14 - CMSD
Attorney Advisor - GS-14 - Civil Rights Division
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
Phone ----- Email SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov Address Office of the General Counsel
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans preference, disability, etc.).
HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS 24/7 Secretarys Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
For Résumé Tips visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk
For Application Tips visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYkibnuiJU
For additional information about USAJOBS visit the Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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.
How to Apply
Help
Please click the link below to visit OGC Careers page to view the duties for this vacant position.
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - General Law Division (GLD); Claims and Employment Law Branch (CEL)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Children, Families, and Aging Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Legislative Division
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division; Indian Health Service (IHS)
Attorney Advisor - GS-11/12/13/14 - Public Health Division
General Attorney and Senior Attorney - GS-11/12/13/14 - CMSD
Attorney Advisor - GS-14 - Civil Rights Division
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
Phone ----- Email SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov Address Office of the General Counsel
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans preference, disability, etc.).
HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS 24/7 Secretarys Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Baltimore, MD
Kansas City, MO
Philadelphia, PA
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Salary wage as shown is for the Rest of the U.S. pay scale and does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, refer to the OPM Salary Tables.
This serves as a Public Notice.
Overview
Help
Open & closing dates
03/26/2026 to 09/30/2026
Salary $74,678 to - $163,514 per year
Salary wage as shown is for the Rest of the U.S. pay scale and does not include locality pay
Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 14
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Show morefewer locations (3)
Baltimore, MD
Kansas City, MO
Philadelphia, PA
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number HHS-ASA-PN-26-12900270 Control number 862588600
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