DA
$121,785 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is an in-house counsel role advising a military healthcare agency on employment law, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance. The position suits lawyers with experience in federal labor relations, administrative litigation, and managing complex caseloads in a government setting.
Our summary, not Defense Health Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
- Two years of professional legal experience post-bar admission for GS-13 level, or three years for GS-14 level
- Experience with civilian personnel law and labor relations commensurate with position duties
Nice to have
- Veteran's preference eligibility
- Experience in Merit Systems Protection Board or Federal Labor Relations Authority proceedings
- Prior federal government legal employment