Attorney Advisor (General)

The incumbent serves as an attorney in legal areas that may include the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Federal Tort Claims Act, fiscal law, procurement, federal financial assistance, homeland security, governmentwide confidentiality laws, and federal advisory committees. This is an open-continuous announcement with an initial cut-off date of 11/02/2026 and then every month thereafter. Please see the "How to Apply" section.

Possess knowledge of statues, regulations, and precedents related to major USDA program areas or relevant subject matter expertise to provide legal advice in regard to the assigned program area.

Possess knowledge of a large and complex body of law in which precedents are frequently conflicting or non-existent in order to make determinations and reach conclusions which guide the Department or the Agency in resolving subsequent problems.

Possess knowledge of principles and techniques of legal analysis and practice in order to prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, litigation reports and related documents.

Provide legal services in support of USDA programs and activities that are consistent with the strategic goals of USDA and the priorities of the Secretary of Agriculture.

Possess knowledge of principles and techniques of written and oral communication to provide guidance on complex legal issues, secure acceptance of recommendations, prepare complex legal opinions, and effectively represent the Department.