The Office of General Counsel ( OGC ) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Counsel. Minimum Requirements: (1) excellent academic credentials: (2) at least five years of legal experience (including substantial federal court motions practice and/or appellate experience); (3) excellent writing, analytical and people skills; (4) non-partisan temperament, i.e., ability to work with, and to provide highest possible quality legal advice and representation to, House Members, committees, officers and employees, without regard to their political affiliation; (5) appreciation of or at least desire to learn about and understand the role and functioning of the legislative branch. More information about OGC available at http://www.ogc.house.gov/.

The Assistant Counsel will draft pleadings and appellate briefs; perform legal research and analysis; advise and counsel House Members, committees, officers and employees; gather facts necessary to permit OGC to provide sound legal advice; interact with House leadership, committees and other House offices; interact with opposing counsel (both government and private); appear in court as necessary; assist in administering OGC; and work closely with other OGC attorneys in performing all these functions. Salary commensurate with experience.

Email resume and cover letter to OGC.Employment@mail.house.gov.

Closing Date: January 31, 2012.

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