What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at House of Representatives?
Summary
The Office of General Counsel ("OGC"), which provides legal advice and representation to Members, committees, officers, and employees of the House.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
Duties
JOB SUMMARY
The Office of General Counsel ("OGC"), which provides legal advice and representation to Members, committees, officers, and employees of the House on matters related to their official duties without regard to political affiliation, is accepting applications for the position of Associate General Counsel / Assistant General Counsel. Core responsibilities include : drafting district court pleadings and appellate briefs; appearing in court in litigation matters in which the House or individual Members, officers, or employees have an official interest; analyzing legal problems presented by House Members, committees, officers, and employees, and formulating recommended solutions; advising and counseling House Members, committees, officers, and employees on a wide range of legal issues; gathering facts necessary to permit OGC to provide sound legal advice; interacting with House leadership, committees, and other House offices; interacting with opposing counsel (both government and private); representing witnesses in connection with investigative proceedings; performing legal research on issues of constitutional, statutory, and common law; and working closely with other OGC attorneys and support staff in performing these functions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications :
Information about OGC is available at https : / / ogc.house.gov
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please email your application consisting of cover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample to OGC.Employment@mail.house.gov
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please email your application consisting of cover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample to OGC.Employment@mail.house.gov. Application deadline, Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis between now and the deadline. Please include in the email subject line "Associate General Counsel / Assistant General Counsel Vacancy."
Agency contact information
Office of General Counsel
Phone
202) 225-9700
Address
5140 O'Neill HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please email your application consisting of cover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample to OGC.Employment@mail.house.gov
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please email your application consisting of cover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample to OGC.Employment@mail.house.gov. Application deadline, Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis between now and the deadline. Please include in the email subject line "Associate General Counsel / Assistant General Counsel Vacancy."
Agency contact information
Office of General Counsel
Phone
202) 225-9700
Address
5140 O'Neill HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
