The General Counsel is the chief legal advisor to the Secretary and the chief legal officer for the Department of Homeland Security. The General Counsel and his staff ensure that Department activities comply with all legal requirements, as well as integrate the attorneys and staff throughout the Department into a cohesive, full-service legal team. 

Attorneys from the Office of the General Counsel and its major components play major roles in crafting, developing, and defending policies relating to many of the most important issues facing the nation today, including counterterrorism, immigration and border security, emergency response and recovery, and countless other matters.

Career Opportunities with the Office of the General Counsel

Vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel are posted directly on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS.gov Web site.

Entry-level, Graduate and Student Opportunities

Entry-level, Graduate and Student Opportunities with the Office of General Counsel