SB
$102,415 – $197,200
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 federal position involves researching and drafting legal decisions for the Surface Transportation Board's adjudication of transportation-related regulatory matters, including railroad rate disputes, mergers, and licensing. It suits attorneys with strong legal writing and analytical skills who are interested in administrative and transportation law within a government regulatory context.
Our summary, not Surface Transportation Board’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Current bar membership in good standing (state, territory, or District of Columbia)
- Professional law degree (J.D., LL.B., or LL.M.) from ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated excellent research and writing skills
- Demonstrated incisive legal analytical ability
- Demonstrated strong oral advocacy and presentation skills
Nice to have
- Background in transportation law
- Background in economics
- Background in administrative law
- Background in government regulation
- Experience providing advice on complex rail transportation technical issues