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Attorney-Adviser

Environmental Protection Agency · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This is an Attorney-Adviser job with the Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Regional Counsel, Region 5, based in Chicago, Illinois. The work gives legal advice, handles litigation, and drafts agency rules and decisions for the Region. The job is office-centered, so you must report to the Chicago office on a regular basis, and you may travel up to 25% of the time.

Telework eligible3 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference applies.

What you would do

  • Give legal advice, do legal research, and recommend policy on complex legal matters.
  • Handle litigation for enforcement and defense cases, including discovery, motions, and briefs.
  • Draft agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices.
  • Lead negotiations and informal dispute resolution for the Region.

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-13 (up to GS-14)?

With experience: For GS-11, you need an LL.M. degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level (legal research and helping with legal representation), or superior law student activities during a J.D. For GS-12 and GS-13, you need one year of specialized experience at the level just below each grade, including legal analysis, research, and representation in negotiations or proceedings.

With education: You need a J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited school, or equivalent apprentice experience allowed by state law. For GS-11 you may qualify with superior law student activities during a J.D., such as a top-third class standing, law review work, Order of the Coif, moot court, legal aid, or significant summer law clerk experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Licensed to practice as an attorney under state, territory, or D.C. law
  • Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the job requirements
  • Resume of 2 pages or less, with specific dates (MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY) and federal grade levels
  • Law school transcripts or a list of courses with grades, dates, and credit hours
  • Documentation of apprentice experience, if used instead of a J.D. or LL.M.
  • Proof of superior law student activities, if you qualify that way
  • Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, including a current or former employer
  • DD-214 or other official proof, if claiming veterans' preference

How you will be rated: Subject matter experts will review your resume against three critical skills: written communication, problem solving, and oral communication. Top-rated applicants may be given more tests, such as a writing sample, job knowledge test, or structured interview; using AI or a consultant on any assessment can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, or it will not be reviewed, and include exact dates for each job in MM/DD/YY format.
  • Include names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references, including a current or former employer.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, claim it in your USAJOBS account and upload proof such as a DD-214.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Trial period of 2 years, or 1 year for preference eligibles
  • High-risk position with a background investigation
  • Annual written self-certification of active bar membership
  • Confidential financial disclosure within 30 days of start and yearly after
  • REAL ID-compliant license or other accepted document needed for onboarding
  • Offer contingent on bar admission if you have not passed the bar exam

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$83,482 – $154,682 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-13 (up to GS-14) · General Schedule
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
3
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
EPA-OAE-R5-26-13064114

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