General Attorney

This position is with the Office of Assistant Chief Counsel, Buffalo, NY. The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is one of the Government's largest and oldest legal offices. OCC attorneys work on cutting-edge legal issues and provide critical advice across the CBP portfolio, including trade enforcement, search and seizure, immigration, and government ethics. They also represent the agency in labor and employment matters and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice. This position starts at a salary of $78,091.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $170,987.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $170,987.00 (GS-14, Step 10). In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team of the Office of Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include: Providing legal guidance to, and legal representation of, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in matters relating to the activities and functions of CBP at the ports of entry (i.e., in the passenger, cargo, airmail, and seaport env