Administrative Law

Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security

Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $106,437 – $197,200

The Office of Inspector General seeks attorney advisors to provide legal counsel on civil, criminal, administrative, and investigative matters affecting Department of Homeland Security operations and staff. This role suits lawyers with post-J.D. experience who want to work on federal law, policy, personnel, and whistleblower protection issues within a government agency.

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Environmental Protection Agency

Full-time · Chicago, IL · $83,482 – $154,682

The federal government is hiring attorneys to provide legal advice, conduct litigation, and draft regulatory materials for a regional office, with opportunities to advance through career ladders as you gain experience. This role suits lawyers seeking stable employment, clear paths to seniority, and exposure to administrative, civil, and regulatory law on behalf of a government agency.

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Rockville, MD · $209,600

This is a judicial role in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, where you would preside over hearings and write decisions on matters of nuclear facility licensing, renewal, and amendments. The position suits experienced litigators with administrative or environmental law backgrounds who can handle complex technical issues, work collegially, and render fair, impartial judgments under pressure.

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Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

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.

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Defense Health Agency

Full-time · Falls Church, VA · $143,913 – $197,200

This position supports the Defense Health Agency's Office of General Counsel in litigation, fraud case management, and suspension and debarment proceedings related to federal healthcare contracting and TRICARE program matters. It suits experienced federal attorneys who can handle complex civil and administrative cases, coordinate with DOJ and inspectors general, and represent the government against sophisticated legal challenges.

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Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Full-time · Washington, DC · $85,447 – $197,200

This position represents the United States in claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, investigating and adjudicating cases for individuals who became ill from Cold War-era uranium mining or nuclear weapons testing exposure. The role involves legal research, evidence development, fraud evaluation, and litigation support within the Department of Justice's Civil Division.

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Office of the Secretary of Transportation

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

A supervisory legal role overseeing a team handling transportation department matters including federal funding, procurement law, and fiscal policy. The position suits experienced attorneys who thrive managing complex legal teams and want to shape policy in a major federal agency.

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Surface Transportation Board

Full-time · Washington, DC · $102,415 – $197,200

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Oakland, CA · $151,661 – $228,000

A senior legal role at the EEOC enforcing federal employment discrimination laws through litigation and policy counsel. The position suits an experienced attorney with deep knowledge of Title VII and related statutes who can manage complex, high-stakes cases and provide strategic legal direction to the agency.

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Space Systems Command

Los Angeles, CA · $146,632 – $197,200

This senior legal role supports a major Air Force installation's commander by providing specialized counsel on contract law, administrative matters, environmental regulations, and operations affecting hundreds of military and civilian personnel. The position requires deep expertise in federal procurement, space operations, and military law to advise both senior executives and service members on complex, precedent-setting cases.

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