Assistant General Counsel (Counsel II)

The Department of Transitional Assistance is seeking qualified applicants for the position of*Assistant General Counsel*. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice and guidance to agency staff on a wide range of matters and represent DTA in court proceedings and administrative hearings *DTA attracts people passionate about public service, who love to work in a fast-paced environment, and who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.* /*_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_*/ · Advises agency staff on privacy, security, and confidentiality issues. · Assists in public procurements, including advising the selection board on procurement law, and reviewing and drafting requests for proposals, agency contracts and interagency agreements. · Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and quasi-judicial decisions and opinions related to DTA operations. · Confers with other agency staff in drafting proposed regulations and legislation for...