Assistant General Counsel

OverviewThe Office of General Counsel (OGC) 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. OGC is accepting applications for the position of Assistant General Counsel.ResponsibilitiesDrafting 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 on a wide range of legal issues; gathering facts necessary to provide sound legal teracting 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.Working closely with other OGC attorneys and support staff to perform these functions.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Excellent academic credentials.At least three years’ experience as a practicing attorney, including any judicial clerkships.Excellent writing, analytical, and people skills.Excellent judgment.Ability to work with and provide high quality legal advice and representation to House Members, committees, officers, and employees, without regard to political affiliation.Appreciation of—or willingness to learn about—the role and functioning of the Legislative Branch.Preferred Qualifications:Judicial clerkship or other government experience.Experience drafting dispositive motions in federal district courts and/or briefs in federal courts of appeals.Understanding of the structure and operations of the Federal Government, particularly the House of Representatives and the Department of formationInformation about OGC is available at to ApplyPlease email your application consisting of a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample to . Application deadline: Thursday, September 18, 2025.SalarySalary Level/Range: $170,000–$185,000Conditions of EmploymentUSAJobs Conditions of EmploymentRequired DocumentsCover letter, resume, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17