Attorney Advisor (General)

This position is located in U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel. The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional legal services to major components of USDA and its agencies. This is an open-continuous announcement with an initial cut-off date of 11/19/2026 and then every month thereafter. Please see the "How to Apply" section.

Provide legal advice and conduct complex legal analysis concerning USDA programs and activities, interpreting and applying federal statutes, executive orders, and case law.

Prepare legal opinions, recommendations, and guidance on complex legal issues, and communicate legal advice orally and in writing, clearly identifying legal risks and options.

Review proposed regulations, policy directives, and agency actions for legal sufficiency.

Conduct and/or support administrative and federal litigation, including the development of litigation strategies and preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, litigation reports, and other legal documents.