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Honors Attorney (GS-904-11 Law Clerk/GS-905-12/13 Attorney Advisor)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $157K/yr

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking candidates for the Attorney Honors Program, which serves as their primary vehicle for hiring entry-level attorneys. Participants in this two-year program will gain experience in communications law and policy through various responsibilities, including legal research, drafting legal documents, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research, compile facts and background information, search authorities and precedents on points of law, and draft legal documents, reports, and memoranda

Study the record in cases pending before the agency and prepare drafts on the law and facts

Research legal and policy matters involved in special projects, including interpretations of treaties, statutes, and regulations; prepare written authoritative opinions; and prepare responses to inquiries from members of the public concerning communications law, policy, and procedures; and/or

Examine formal filings such as applications for licenses or other authorities, petitions and responsive pleadings, formal and informal complaints and inquiries, and various reports and statements required to be filed under the Commission's rules; analyze questions of law and fact, conduct the necessary research, and prepare appropriate documents recommending dispositive action

Qualification

J.D.LL.M.Legal researchDrafting legal documentsInterpreting lawsAnalyzing legal issuesPublic service commitmentCommunication skills

Required

Bar membership required at time of appointment for GS-12/13 Honors Attorneys

Must submit an official or unofficial law school transcript

U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S

Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation

Must submit a list of three professional references (with phone and email)

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service

Resume must be limited to two pages

Must submit a cover letter

Must submit a writing sample (preferably not more than 15 pages)

Current law student who will graduate in the spring or summer of 2026

Graduate law student who will complete your course of study by the summer of 2026

Federal, state, or municipal judicial clerk serving during the 2025-26 judicial term

Recent law students who graduated in the spring or summer of 2025

Candidates must either (a) be enrolled in an accredited degree-seeking program in pursuit of a J.D., LL.M. or other graduate law degree and be scheduled to complete their course of study by the summer of 2026; or (b) have recently completed their J.D., LL.M. or other graduate law program in the spring or summer of 2025 or have successfully completed their J.D., LL.M. or other graduate law program and be currently serving as a judicial clerk

Transcripts must be submitted to verify education

Candidates must have successfully completed their J.D. or LL.M. program by the summer of 2026 in order to be eligible for appointment as an Honors Attorney at the FCC

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional law experience and specialized experience in or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service for GS-12

Applicants must possess at least two years of professional law experience and specialized experience and at least one year of the experience must be specialized experience which is at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service for GS-13