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General Attorney (Employment Law)

Social Security Administration · Posted 4 days ago

On-site Denver, CO $76K – $140K Apply by Jul 3, 2026 Attorney ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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About the Role

The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of Law & Policy (L&P) seeks Employment Law attorneys to provide legal guidance on a wide variety of employment related issues. Our Employment Law attorneys represent the agency before multiple tribunals including arbitrators, the EEOC, the MSPB, and the FLRA. Attorneys may also have the opportunity to work with the DOJ in representing SSA in federal district and appellate courts, and on complex litigation.

What You'll Do

  • The incumbent serves as a General Attorney within Law and Policy (LP), providing legal services to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • The incumbent advises other LP attorneys, Supervisory Attorneys, Senior Supervisory Counsel (SSC), and Executive Counsel (EC) (Cont'd) on unique, critical, and sensitive matters involving the individual's areas of responsibility, which may include program, non-program or personnel matters.
  • Social Security touches the lives of millions, providing vital services and a social safety net through retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
  • Join the talented and dedicated attorney team supporting these services.
  • LP is a modern public service law office with a highly skilled, engaged, and diverse workforce dedicated to protecting SSA's legal interests.
  • We strategically shape a large national workload through effective collaboration and coordination.
  • We offer the opportunity to handle meaningful and challenging legal work in a professional, team-oriented, and flexible work environment.
  • We seek candidates with strong legal acumen in employment/labor law, litigation experience, research and writing skills, proficiency with eDiscovery, and the ability to quickly form positive relationships with internal clients and partners.
  • We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, qualities, and experiences to apply.

Requirements

  • Submit a copy of your law school transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and degree award date.
  • Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application.
  • Self-prepared transcripts will not be accepted.
  • You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement.
  • Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
  • If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

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Job ID: 84cc281e-183a-451c-8a85-81a1d7a689fd

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