GENERAL ATTORNEY

📍 Location Negotiable After Selection · 🏛 Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV) · 💰 $74,678–$197,200 per year · 🎓 GS 11–15 · 🧭 Attorney (0905) · ⏳ Closes Feb 4, 2027 · 85 days left · 🗓 Posted Feb 5, 2026
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About this job

The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) offers civilian attorneys opportunities to support our national defense mission. DON OGC invites qualified attorneys to apply for open positions throughout the United States and abroad. Current attorney vacancies may be found at the DON OGC website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx. All questions regarding vacancy announcements should be directed to the point of contact listed for the specific vacancy

Duties

The duties of each open position are provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website.

Qualifications

The qualifications for each open position are provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

Education

DON OGC attorneys must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. For additional information regarding the education and licensing requirements, see the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website at: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

Evaluations

Please review the information provided in the specific vacancy announcements at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying Veterans' Preference to attorney appointments in the Excepted Service. For further information regarding Veterans' Preference, please see the information provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

How to apply

For instructions on how to apply, please review the information provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx. ** Note: Application materials are not accepted via the USAJOBS website. **

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Required documents

For information on what documents to submit, please review the requirements listed in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx. Only complete application packages will be considered.

What to expect next

Additional information is provided in the specific vacancy announcements on the DON OGC website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/Pages/Careers.aspx.

Other information

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-verify

Frequently asked questions

How much does this GENERAL ATTORNEY job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $74,678–$197,200 per year (GS 11–15).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Feb 4, 2027 — 85 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Location Negotiable After Selection with the Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV).

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement DE-12875283-26-DGK · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
GENERAL ATTORNEY
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