Deputy Associate General Counsel for Children, Families, and Aging Division

The HHS Office of the General Counsel seeks an accomplished attorney to serve as Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division. This leader manages the Office of Refugee Resettlement legal team and portfolio; oversees federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and legal advice; coordinates assignments and reviews with ORR; and trains and onboards attorneys and detailees supporting the portfolio.

Serves as the Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division (CFAD), providing legal counsel and representation for programs administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Administration for Community Living (ACL). Advises HHS leadership and program officials on complex legal, policy, regulatory, grants, and administrative law matters and works with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on federal litigation involving HHS programs. Oversees litigation strategy, legal review of regulations, policies and guidance, and assessment of litigation risk associated with Department initiatives. Shares responsibility with the Associate General Counsel for managing the Division and supervises attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, recruiting and developing staff, and planning Division resources and priorities. Leads and coordinates CFAD's Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) legal portfolio, including federal and administrative litigation, regulatory matters, and legal advice, and serves as a primary liaison between ORR and OGC. Represents OGC and HHS in working with DOJ, other federal and state agencies, and stakeholders on significant legal matters affecting children, families, aging, refugee resettlement, and human services programs.