Attorney Advisor

Closing Date: 1st June, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
OTJ is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Attorney Advisor to provide counsel and assistance to the Director and Deputy Director. OTJ attorneys:

• Provide advice on significant federal Indian law matters and assist in policy and legislative development and review to OTJ and Department leadership.
• Provide advice to OTJ leadership on Department components litigating, protecting or otherwise addressing Native American rights and/or related issues.
• Review proposed legal actions submitted by divisions that require OTJ approval or coordination.
• Perform legal research on assigned questions or law or policy and prepare reports and memoranda.
• Assist in coordinating with attorneys and officials of the Department, other government agencies, and interested parties to provide guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Assist in maintaining liaison with federally recognized tribes, and work with the appropriate federal, tribal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups.
• Develop, coordinate and execute special projects as assigned by the Director or the Deputy Director.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least two years of post J.D. experience, and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must be proficient in analyzing complex legal information, producing clear and thorough written work in a timely fashion, effectively advocating for a legal position, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with federal Indian law is required and criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred but not required. The incumbent must be able to obtain a secret-level security clearance. Although OTJ is located in Washington, D.C., the duty location is negotiable.

Salary:
GS-13/15 ($90,925-$164,301 not including locality pay)

Number of Positions
2

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