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Special Counsel

Company

Offices, Boards and Divisions

Location

Washington, DC

Posted

July 04, 2026

Position Overview

Summary The Office of Legal Counsel provides legal advice to the President and all executive branch agencies. The Office drafts legal opinions of the Attorney General and provides its own written opinions and other advice in response to requests from the Counsel to the President, the various agencies of the Executive Branch, and other components of the Department of Justice. The Office is also responsible for reviewing and commenting on the constitutionality of pending legislation. Responsibilities This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is located in the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) headquartered in Washington D.C. As Special Counsel, the incumbent provides legal advice and staff assistance to the Assistant Attorney General and has responsibility for handling a number of matters of ongoing concern to the Office, as well as special projects, subject to the general direction of the Assistant Attorney General. Specifically, the incumbent will: Prepare formal written legal opinions ...

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