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Government Attorney Jobs

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Securities and Exchange Commission logo

Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC$168k–$292k/yr
Securities and Exchange Commission logo

Market Abuse Unit Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission

Los Angeles, CA$128k–$283k/yr
Air Combat Command logo

ATTORNEY- ADVISOR (GENERAL)

Air Combat Command

Creech AFB, NVPart-Time · Salary Varies
DOD Cyber Crime Center logo

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

DOD Cyber Crime Center

Linthicum, MDPart-Time · Salary Varies
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers logo

Supv General Attorney

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Los Angeles, CA$172k–$197k/yr
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers logo

ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Norfolk, VA$108k–$166k/yr
Defense Logistics Agency logo

Attorney-Adviser (General)

Defense Logistics Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA$85k–$158k/yr
Air Education and Training Command logo

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

Air Education and Training Command

Randolph AFB, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pretrial Services Agency logo

Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General)

Pretrial Services Agency

Washington, DC$169k–$197k/yr
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts logo

Supervisory Attorney Advisor

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Washington, DC$122k–$197k/yr
John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field logo

Chief Counsel

John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field

Brook Park, OH$211k–$217k/yr
U.S. Courts logo

Pro Se Staff Attorney

U.S. Courts

Wilmington, DE$99k–$152k/yr
Defense Logistics Agency logo

Attorney-Adviser (General)

Defense Logistics Agency

Richmond, VA$78k–$145k/yr
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers logo

Attorney-Adviser (General)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Washington, DC$169k–$197k/yr
General Counsel logo

Deputy Associate General Counsel for Benefits

General Counsel

Washington, DC$152k–$228k/yr
HQ USAF and Support Elements logo

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

HQ USAF and Support Elements

Randolph AFB, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Drug Enforcement Administration logo

Attorney Advisor (General)

Drug Enforcement Administration

Arlington, VA$122k–$197k/yr
Offices, Boards and Divisions logo

Trial Attorney for Appellate Matters - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

Offices, Boards and Divisions

Denver, CO$100k–$197k/yr
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission logo

Attorney-Advisor

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

Denver, COPart-Time · Salary Varies
Federal Trade Commission logo

General Attorney (Trade Regulation)

Federal Trade Commission

Chicago, IL$100k–$197k/yr

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Live Jobs
206 open jobs
BLS Pay Range
$78,360–$351,600
Overview

What Does a Government Attorney Do?

A government attorney handles legal work for a public agency, such as advising officials, drafting regulations, enforcing laws and representing the agency in litigation.

Positions range from city attorney offices to state attorney general offices and federal agencies.

Learn more about the government attorney career path →
Compensation

Government Attorney Salary

National Median
$159,670
10th–90th Percentile
$78,360–$351,600
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BLS publishes no separate wage for government attorneys; this is all lawyers (SOC 23-1011), every practice area and employer type. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 23-1011 Lawyers. BLS pay excludes overtime and the self-employed.