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General Attorney (Veterans)

Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC

$85,447 – $187,093

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks attorneys to represent the VA in appeals litigation before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, handling briefs, motions, oral arguments, and settlement negotiations. This role suits lawyers with appellate experience or strong litigation backgrounds who want to serve veterans through federal advocacy work.

Our summary, not Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • Current unrestricted law license
  • Four years of progressively responsible legal experience (or one year post-admission plus one year pre-admission)
  • Legal practice or responsible legal work in law office, government, or business legal department

Nice to have

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) in field directly pertinent to the position

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