General Attorney (Procurement Law)

A Government Entity

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3+ Years
  • Full Time
  • CEDE-26-13008385
  • 141,367 - 183,782 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Closing Date: 20th August, 2026

Description:

Summary:
About the Position: You will serve as Seattle Principal Assistant District Counsel for Procurement Law, a senior attorney for the Seattle District in direct support of the District Counsel, furnishing expert legal advice, assistance, and services to the District Commander, head of a major operating program of the Corps of Engineers.

Duties:
  • Provides legal support to senior Seattle District management officials in the execution of all mission areas.
  • Serves as legal practice group leader/subject matter expert in application of contract formation and administration, including claims and appeals, analyzing facts, determining questions of law, and preparing decisions for consideration/adoption.
  • Serves as an ethics advisor.
  • May provide legal advice regarding the Corps of Engineers Civil Works program and its authorities, and/or Regulatory program, and with respect to the application of environmental laws.
  • The nature of legal work required to perform these duties involves complex issues, necessitating proficiency with research and analysis.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016283)

Education Requirement: An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD.).

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience: Three or more years of professional legal experience. Examples of this experience are: (1) analyze facts, ascertain law and give opinions, stating facts and legal issues; (2) explain legal principles and identify alternative courses of action; (3) advise Program or Project Manager, Contracting Officer, or other manager or supervisor on all aspects of procurement process to include drafting special agreements or unusual contracting clauses; and (4) prepare litigation reports and draft pleadings and other legal documents required by the Department of Army and Department of Justice in various federal courts or administrative forums. (Experience must be documented in your resume.)

Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (must provide a copy)

Fitness to Practice Law: An applicant must currently be fit to practice law. If your fitness to practice law, or your conduct has ever been challenged you must submit a sworn statement giving the facts and circumstances, together with any explanations you consider appropriate. The sworn statement should be notarized and dated within 3 months of the date of your application. (If you are currently employed as an attorney with The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this requirement does not apply to you).

Time in Grade Requirement: If currently employed as an attorney by the Federal Government you must have completed 1 year at the next lower level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled.

Education:
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional Information:
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • A trial period may be required. Per CSR XI 11.3 The first year of continuous service in the position of a preference eligible in the excepted service, or the first 2 years of continuous service in the position of an individual in the excepted service (other than a preference eligible), is a trial period.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016277) information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Legal Career Field position
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) is not authorized.
  • A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire and/or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".

Additional Information:
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:
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. Learn more about federal benefits. (https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits?_gl=1*1lzbu67*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODYwODc4MDMkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzg2MDg5MjQ5JGo1OSRsMCRoMA..)

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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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016278) (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Basis for Rating: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your résumé and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position: