General Attorney

2 months ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Office Of The Secretary Full time
The attorney(s) will be hired at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level, depending on experience. The promotion potential following placement after one's participation in the Honors Program is to the GS-15 level.

GS-11 Level:


Performs a variety of legal duties such as: researching legal issues which are often factually complex; developing drafts of letters, memoranda, and legal documents for the use by a higher graded attorney; participating in administrative or judicial hearings; or engaging with other federal agencies in commerce-related matters.


GS-12 Level:


Performs a variety of legal duties such as researching legal issues which are often factually complex; developing drafts of letters, memoranda and legal documents for themselves or a higher graded attorney; participating in administrative or judicial hearings; or engaging with other federal agencies in commerce-related matters.

The incumbent is expected to be able to independently present legal conclusions to adjudicatory authorities, high level organizational officials, as well as outside counsel and other interested groups.



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