Closing Date: 17th June, 2026
Description:
Summary:The position of Deputy Associate General Counsel, Division of Legal Counsel, is located in the Division of Legal Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel. The Deputy Associate General Counsel reports to the Associate General Counsel in the Division. The incumbent of this position works with the Associate General Counsel, who reports directly to the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel.
Duties:
The Deputy assists the Associate General Counsel, who exercises responsibility for administration of Division of Legal Counsel functions; in the absence of or at the designation of the Associate General Counsel, the Deputy acts in his or her stead as the head of the Division with full authority, as alter ego, to take action on any matters directed to the attention of the Associate General Counsel.
As the Deputy Associate General Counsel the incumbent:
Assists to directs and coordinate the activities of the Agency's Privacy Counsel, and the three branches in the Division of Legal Counsel: Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation; FOIA Branch; and E-Litigation Branch.
Assists the Associate General Counsel's full charge of and final substantive responsibility for much of the Agency's contempt and compliance work, seeking to effectuate compliance with court judgments through contempt litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals and to investigate and litigate compliance issues to preserve and ensure effective remedies under the Act. Litigation may be in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and occasionally state courts.
Assists the Associate General Counsel's full charge of and final substantive responsibility for much of the Agency's non-mission related special litigation including: defensive litigation brought by parties seeking to enjoin the Agency, challenge rulemaking, mandamus the Agency to act, obtain attorneys' fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, appeal district court decisions enforcing Agency subpoenas; offensive litigation to protect the jurisdiction of the Agency from outside litigation that may interfere with the Agency's authority, or to protect the enforcement of the NLRA from preempted state or local laws. Litigation may be in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and occasionally state courts. Matters in the U.S. Supreme Court are coordinated with the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch and the Solicitor General's office of the Department of Justice.
Assists the Associate General Counsel with effectuating substantive responsibility for matters handled by the E-Litigation Branch, including recommending and implementing Agency policy and procedures related to managing electronic discovery, litigation support related to electronically-stored information, and information governance.
Assists the Associate General Counsel's full charge of and final substantive responsibility for matters handled by the FOIA Branch, including overseeing responses to FOIA requests and responding to FOIA administrative appeals.
Represents the General Counsel in meetings and consultations with such persons or groups as legal representatives of other government agencies, Congressmen, or representatives of parties in proceedings before the Agency.
Assists the Associate General Counsel in ensuring efficient coordination and management within the Division and effects proper coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and the Board and other Divisions under the General Counsel on all litigation and related policy questions under its jurisdiction. Appears, as requested by the General Counsel, before Congressional Committees, and as required, makes speeches and addresses public meetings on behalf of the General Counsel.
Assists the Associate General Counsel in ensuring Agency compliance with privacy matters, including the Privacy Act of 1974, and with requirements to protect and manage Controlled Unclassified Information.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
This Position Is in The Senior Executive Service (SES): This position is designated as a General position. This position may be filled by a career or non-career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
All Candidates Must Fully Address All Items Under 'executive Core Qualifications' Within the Resume to Be Eligible for Consideration.
There Is No Requirement to Prepare a Separate Narrative Statement Specifically Addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ec Qs)
Education:
Applicant Must Possess a J.D. or Ll.B. Degree and Be a Member of The Bar in Good Standing in Any State, Territory of The United States, the District of Columbia, or The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. the Selectee Will Be Required to Provide Proof of Current Bar Membership Prior to Appointment. All Applicants Must Submit Proof of Successful Completion of Education Requirements. This Proof May Consist of A Law School Transcript, Copy of Diploma from The Applicant's Law School, or Other Documentation Which Provides Clear and Specific Proof of Education, Such as A Current Sf-50 Demonstrating that The Applicant Is Currently Occupying a Position in The 905 Series. Education Completed in Foreign Colleges or Universities May Be Used to Meet the Requirements for This Position if You Can Show that The Foreign Education Is Comparable to That Received in An Accredited Educational Institution in The United States. It Is the Responsibility of The Applicant to Provide Such Evidence by The Closing Date of The Announcem
As the Deputy Associate General Counsel the incumbent:
Assists to directs and coordinate the activities of the Agency's Privacy Counsel, and the three branches in the Division of Legal Counsel: Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation; FOIA Branch; and E-Litigation Branch.
Assists the Associate General Counsel's full charge of and final substantive responsibility for much of the Agency's contempt and compliance work, seeking to effectuate compliance with court judgments through contempt litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals and to investigate and litigate compliance issues to preserve and ensure effective remedies under the Act. Litigation may be in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and occasionally state courts.
Assists the Associate General Counsel's full charge of and final substantive responsibility for much of the Agency's non-mission related special litigation including: defensive litigation brought by parties seeking to enjoin the Agency, challenge rulemaking, mandamus the Agency to act, obtain attorneys' fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, appeal district court decisions enforcing Agency subpoenas; offensive litigation to protect the jurisdiction of the Agency from outside litigation that may interfere with the Agency's authority, or to protect the enforcement of the NLRA from preempted state or local laws. Litigation may be in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and occasionally state courts. Matters in the U.S. Supreme Court are coordinated with the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch and the Solicitor General's office of the Department of Justice.
Assists the Associate General Counsel with effectuating substantive responsibility for matters handled by the E-Litigation Branch, including recommending and implementing Agency policy and procedures related to managing electronic discovery, litigation support related to electronically-stored information, and information governance.
Assists the Associate General Counsel's full charge of and final substantive responsibility for matters handled by the FOIA Branch, including overseeing responses to FOIA requests and responding to FOIA administrative appeals.
Represents the General Counsel in meetings and consultations with such persons or groups as legal representatives of other government agencies, Congressmen, or representatives of parties in proceedings before the Agency.
Assists the Associate General Counsel in ensuring efficient coordination and management within the Division and effects proper coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and the Board and other Divisions under the General Counsel on all litigation and related policy questions under its jurisdiction. Appears, as requested by the General Counsel, before Congressional Committees, and as required, makes speeches and addresses public meetings on behalf of the General Counsel.
Assists the Associate General Counsel in ensuring Agency compliance with privacy matters, including the Privacy Act of 1974, and with requirements to protect and manage Controlled Unclassified Information.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Initial SES Career appointee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period.
- Must have a J.D. from an accredited school.
- Active member of the bar, proof of good standing is required.
- VETERANS PREFERENCE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE
- All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
- Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e. You will need to provide the information annually.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
Qualifications:
This Position Is in The Senior Executive Service (SES): This position is designated as a General position. This position may be filled by a career or non-career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
- ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
- ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
- ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
- ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
All Candidates Must Fully Address All Items Under 'executive Core Qualifications' Within the Resume to Be Eligible for Consideration.
There Is No Requirement to Prepare a Separate Narrative Statement Specifically Addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ec Qs)
Education:
Applicant Must Possess a J.D. or Ll.B. Degree and Be a Member of The Bar in Good Standing in Any State, Territory of The United States, the District of Columbia, or The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. the Selectee Will Be Required to Provide Proof of Current Bar Membership Prior to Appointment. All Applicants Must Submit Proof of Successful Completion of Education Requirements. This Proof May Consist of A Law School Transcript, Copy of Diploma from The Applicant's Law School, or Other Documentation Which Provides Clear and Specific Proof of Education, Such as A Current Sf-50 Demonstrating that The Applicant Is Currently Occupying a Position in The 905 Series. Education Completed in Foreign Colleges or Universities May Be Used to Meet the Requirements for This Position if You Can Show that The Foreign Education Is Comparable to That Received in An Accredited Educational Institution in The United States. It Is the Responsibility of The Applicant to Provide Such Evidence by The Closing Date of The Announcem
