General Attorney – Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, District of Columbia $ 85,447 – $ 187,093

Full-time Closes 17 Nov 2026 · 13 days left

Washington, District of Columbia $ 85,447 – $ 187,093 Full-time Closes 17 Nov 2026

What the job is
This job is in Washington, District of Columbia. It is for the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the General Counsel.
What you will do
You will give legal advice and write decisions about VA benefits. You will write rules for people who help veterans. You will work with the Department of Justice and courts. You will help draft laws and rules. You will give legal help to VA offices and do research.
What you need
You must be a U.S. citizen. You must finish the application steps and an online test. You may need to do a probationary period. You must pass a background check. Males born after 12/31/1959 must register for Selective Service.
What you will get
You get a salary between $85,447 and $187,093. The job is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You must work in the office. The position is not remote. You may get a promotion if you meet performance goals.