Assistant General Counsel

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service

Legal

Washington, DC, USA

Posted on May 7, 2026

Summary

The Secretary of the Senate's Executive Office is seeking an Assistant General Counsel. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Major Duties

This is professional work providing legal advice and assistance to the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Senate and the 26 department heads of the offices under the Secretary of the Senate. Work is supervised and assigned by the General Counsel to the Secretary and may include reviewing material for legal soundness and accuracy, advising offices of the Secretary of legislation or regulations affecting their departments, drafting proposed legislation, policy, or guidance, assisting the Secretary with annual testimony preparation, and general legal and ethics advice as required. Work is further bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. This position plays a critical role in preserving the legal, procedural, and institutional integrity of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Evaluations

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.

How to Apply

https://saa.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa All applicants must use the link above and follow instructions. DO NOT submit any paper application materials or resumes via U.S. Postal Mail or in person. All applicants MUST use the online employment application.

What to Expect Next

Candidates will be contacted if granted an interview.

Required Documents

Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Veterans' Preference Application, if applicable

Other Information

The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.