General Attorney

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This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN.

Summary

Organizational

Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN.

Overview

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Open & closing dates

01/02/2026 to 01/23/2026

Salary $74,678 to - $163,514 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 14

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Indianapolis, IN

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You will be required to travel as needed for any mandatory training, and to provide legal support to or on behalf of CBP clients or to deliver training, in various fi eld operating locations. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

14

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number OCC-26/21-DE--LLE Control number

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

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This position is with the Office of Associate Chief Counsel, Trade and Finance, Washington, DC, or Indianapolis, IN. The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is one of the Government's largest and oldest legal offices. OCC attorneys work on cutting-edge legal issues and provide critical advice across the CBP portfolio, including trade enforcement, search and seizure, immigration, and government ethics. They also represent the agency in labor and employment matters and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice.

This position starts at a salary of $74,678.00 (GS-11, Step
1) to $ (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $163,514 (GS-14, Step 10).

In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team of The Office of Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:

* Providing legal guidance on agency procurement actions, to include pre-solicitation and pre-award reviews for legal sufficiency;

* Representing CBP in administrative proceedings, including bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office and contract claims before the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals;

* Preparing litigation reports and assisting the Department of Justice in defending suits against the United States filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims related to the award or administration of government contracts;

* Advising the agency client on matters arising under fiscal and appropriation laws, such as the permissible use of appropriated funds and the preparation of CBP's annual budget request; advising on legal questions that arise during performance of government contracts, including legal issues presented by contractors asserting claims against the government; and advising agency officials on compliance with the laws, regulations, and precedent of relevant courts and boards related to the award and administration of government contracts;

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* Assisting agency leadership with any other matters, such as reviewing draft legislation to assess impact on and with an eye toward furthering CBP's interests, assisting with interpretation of international agreements and obligations thereunder, advising on agency and third-party intellectual property rights, and issuing advice on the application of Freedom of Information Act and the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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Conditions of employment

* You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

* Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)

* You may be required to pass a background investigation

* CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

* As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.

Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.

* DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

* Bargaining Unit:
This position is not covered under the…