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HHS and the Office of the General Counsel offers challenging legal opportunities for attorneys interested in public service. Opportunities are available for experienced attorneys, new graduates, and law students seeking internships. The links below should assist you in learning more about a career with HHS.
HHS OGC Career Information Session
Are you curious about what it’s like to work at the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?
Who We Are: The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal team for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), providing quality representation and legal advice on a wide range of highly visible national issues. OGC staff is expected to work independently and as a team with more than 700 OGC colleagues around the nation. We work on issues ranging from the food you consume to the care loved ones receive in hospitals and nursing homes; from the federal health services provided to American Indians and Alaska Natives to the funding of Head Start and Early Head start services, just to name a few….
OGC strives to cultivate a workforce where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Staff includes a variety of positions, from attorneys and paralegals to administrative officers and project managers, HR and IT specialists, and general support staff services.
When and Where: Join us for virtual career information sessions. During these sessions, HHS OGC staff will provide an overview of the HHS Office of the General Counsel, with a focus on those offices with open vacancy announcements. The sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the work of our office and to ask questions before you apply for an open position. Please note: This is not a job interview.
How: To learn more about our current openings and working at OGC, please go to this link to see the current openings. Watch this space for announcements on our next sessions. Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!
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