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Office of General Counsel jobs

As one of the largest legal offices in the federal government, VA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) contributes to one of the most meaningful missions in government: ensuring Veterans receive the care, benefits, and services they have earned. 

OGC job openings

At OGC, we offer lawyers opportunities to practice across a wide range of legal specialties, from employment and labor law to health care regulation and appellate litigation.

About OGC

For attorneys who entered law to make a real difference, VA offers something most legal careers cannot: the opportunity to put your skills to work for our nation’s Veterans. 

VA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is one of the largest and most dynamic legal organizations in the federal government, offering attorneys a breadth of work that spans health care law. 

Whatever your specialty­—and whatever your level of expertise, from early career to experienced professional—you’ll find room to practice at the top of your profession.

Read more on the OGC opportunities page.

Discover the rewards of a career caring for Veterans

This downloadable flyer offers additional details about serving Veterans as an attorney with OGC.

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