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Attorney-Advisor (General)

OPM Human Resources
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM). As an attorney in OGC, you will provide legal advice and representation to OPM leaders on a wide variety of issues relating to both the internal work of OPM, as well as OPM's government-wide policies, oversight, and programs that support more than 8 million Federal employees, retirees, and family members.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications: Applicants with one or more years of post Juris Doctorate (J.D.) legal work experience as a practicing attorney, such as a judicial clerkship or in general law practice, must have:
  • A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
  • Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and
  • At least two years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; and at least three years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and at least four years of progressively responsible experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.
Preferred Qualifications
  • The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging situations;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills;
  • High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes;
  • The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment;
  • Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances;
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently;
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside OGC;
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Salary : $121,785

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