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General Attorney (Program Litigation)
Social Security Administration · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of Law & Policy (L&P) seeks Program Litigation attorneys to promote, advocate for, and protect the agency's legal interests in benefit program litigation arising under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Program Litigation attorneys primarily handle federal court cases challenging agency policies, procedures, and benefit/disability claim determinations.
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.
- →Program litigation attorneys partner with the Department of Justice and often serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys to directly represent SSA in federal district and circuit courts.
- →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.
- →Candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public; have excellent research, writing and communication skills; and have strong litigation experience or aptitude.
- →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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: f56e600f-cf7f-48a0-91b1-4250a8ccb48c
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