Deputy Branch Chief (Litigation Branch)

Closing Date: 6th November, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The Deputy Associate General Counsel of the Litigation Branch assists the Associate General Counsel in the management of the Branch. Based on the needs of the Branch, the Deputy Associate General Counsel of the Litigation Branch could, for example, be responsible for supervising other Litigation Branch attorneys and staff, managing the Branch's workflow, and standing in for the Associate General Counsel upon request. The incumbent also would likely develop the incumbent's own areas of subject-matter expertise and perform other functions as needed, including, but not limited to, providing direct litigation support to Assistant U.S. Attorney's and DOJ attorneys and handling a caseload. Like the Associate General Counsel and other Litigation Branch attorneys, the Deputy Associate General Counsel would be responsive to internal and external stakeholders and might be expected to provide training in a variety of subject areas and settings.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years of post-J.D. experience.

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law, constitutional law, or administrative law is preferred, but not required. Prior supervisory experience also is preferred, but not required.

Salary:
The appropriate salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-14 ($143,913 to $187,093); or GS-15 ($169,279 to $197,200).

Number of Positions
One

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