About the role
The Office of the Solicitor, Rocky Mountain Region, is seeking an Attorney Advisor to provide legal research, analysis, and representation to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Department of the Interior. This role focuses on the multiple-use mission of public lands and mineral management.
What you will do
- Provide legal advice and representation regarding federal land and mineral management laws.
- Represent the BLM in administrative hearings and appeals.
- Assist the U.S. Department of Justice in defending agency regulations and decisions.
- Interpret and apply complex environmental and administrative statutes.
- Counsel leadership and program managers on legal strategy and compliance.
What you need
- Active bar membership.
- Detailed familiarity with laws including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
- Ability to conduct complex legal research and provide written and oral opinions.
- U.S. Citizenship.
About the role
- Location: Lakewood, Colorado.
- Contract: Full-time, term appointment not-to-exceed 2 years.
- Salary: $89,508 – $163,514 per year depending on grade level and location.
Skills
legal researchadministrative lawenvironmental lawregulatory compliancelitigation supportpolicy analysis
Source: USAJOBS.gov • Retrieved: 2026-11-01
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