$109,810 – $168,696
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
A Department of Energy attorney advising the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office on legal matters spanning contracts, personnel, environmental compliance, and litigation. This role suits experienced federal lawyers comfortable with nuclear regulatory issues and the breadth of government legal practice.
Our summary, not National Nuclear Security Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in a U.S. state or territory
- At least one year of specialized experience at NQ-02 or GS-12 level advising on contracts, procurement, appropriations, FOIA/Privacy Act, taxation, personnel security, ethics, personnel matters, employment, or labor relations
- Experience addressing nuclear and non-nuclear environmental laws, toxic tort, health and safety issues, and related litigation