Attorney Advisor

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA

Listing for: National Endowment for the Humanities

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01

Job specializations:

Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Civil Law, Litigation

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

NEH is an independent grant‑making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. This position description is for an Attorney‑Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The OGC provides legal advice and assistance to the Chairman of the NEH and other officials on a variety of matters concerning the activities of the NEH.

Your application will be assessed based on your possession of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies:

Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues and communicate them orally and in writing;

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with appropriate supervision given the experience level;

Knowledge of legal and administrative processes and litigation practice;

Legal experience with grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements;

Legal experience with Federal ethics rules and regulations; and the Freedom of Information Act;

Legal experience in labor‑relations, equal employment and/or Federal personnel laws.

At the GS-12 level:

Candidates must possess a J.D. and at least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

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