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Deputy Associate General Counsel for Children, Families, and Aging Division
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human ServicesWashington, DC · Executive
$151,661 – $228,000
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 senior legal role at the HHS Office of the General Counsel leads the Children, Families, and Aging Division's legal operations, managing litigation, regulatory compliance, and counsel for federal human services programs. It suits experienced attorneys who have managed large legal teams and handled complex policy and litigation matters affecting vulnerable populations.
Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territorial court
- J.D. or LL.B. degree
- Demonstrated leadership managing sensitive and complex policy issues involving children, families, and aging
- Demonstrated leadership directing attorneys and legal staff, setting priorities, and managing high-volume complex litigation
- Knowledge of American government system and commitment to constitutional law and rule of law
- Ability to strategically manage resources and pursue efficiency
- Technical competence to produce exceptional-quality legal work
- Ability to lead, inspire, and hold individuals accountable
Nice to have
- Senior Executive Service membership or SES certification (may waive formal qualification responses)
- Experience working with Department of Justice on federal litigation
- Experience coordinating with multiple federal and state agencies