Attorney Advisor

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Maritime Administration Full time

The Attorney Advisor:
Serves as an attorney for MARAD's programs supporting the U.S. maritime industry, which include financial incentives, commercial trade, infrastructure development, and others.
Provides advisory legal services in written and oral form, including memoranda, on all facets of MARAD programs and policy.

Conducts legal research, including the review of relevant regulations, legislative histories, case law, administrative records, canons of statutory construction, and the laws of the United States.

Reviews corporate organizational documents, chartering arrangements, vessel financing arrangements, insurance policies, vessel management agreements, and other contractual arrangements, to determine compliance with agency requirements.

Assists in responding to Congressional requests for technical assistance and aids in statutory drafting, legislative proposal development, and crafting Congressional testimony.

Works with program offices in the development, review, and updating of regulations.
Collects relevant documentation in response to Freedom of Information Act requests and assists in agency responses.

Represents the Office of Chief Counsel in meetings within MARAD and the Department of Transportation (DOT), with other Government agencies and Congressional committees and staff, and with transportation industry stakeholders.


The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate the following attributes: the ability to provide sound and concise legal advice on all facets of Maritime Administration operations including, for example, legislation, regulations, open government laws and maritime support and financial programs; excellent research, writing and oral presentation skills; and, the ability to handle and prioritize multiple competing tasks while maintaining collegial working relationships and the highest standards of ethics and public service.

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