[Hiring] Honors Attorney @Federal Communications Commission

Role Description

The Attorney Honors Program is the FCC’s primary vehicle for hiring entry-level attorneys. AHP participants serve in a two-year employment and training program designed to introduce them to the field of communications law and policy. The FCC encourages law students in their final year of study, recent law school graduates, and current judicial clerks with superior academic credentials and an interest in public service and communications law to apply.

Honors Attorneys gain valuable experience and benefit from a wide variety of learning experiences. Typically, Honors Attorneys:

• Conduct legal research, compile facts and background information, search authorities and precedents on points of law, and draft legal documents, reports, and memoranda;
• Study the record in cases pending before the agency and prepare drafts on the law and facts;
• Research legal and policy matters involved in special projects, including interpretations of treaties, statutes, and regulations; prepare written authoritative opinions; and prepare responses to inquiries from members of the public concerning communications law, policy, and procedures;
• Examine formal filings such as applications for licenses or other authorities, petitions and responsive pleadings, formal and informal complaints and inquiries, and various reports and statements required to be filed under the Commission's rules; analyze questions of law and fact, conduct the necessary research, and prepare appropriate documents recommending dispositive action.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the ideals of our American republic.
• Committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
• Committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Graduating law students, recent law students who graduated in the spring or summer of 2026, and current judicial clerks with strong qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Current federal employees must meet one year of time in grade requirements.
• Transcripts must be submitted to verify education.

Requirements

• GS-12/13 Honors Attorneys: Bar membership required at time of appointment.
• Must submit an official or unofficial law school transcript.
• U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must submit a list of three professional references (with phone and email).
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Resume must be limited to two pages.
• Must submit a cover letter.
• Must submit a writing sample (preferably not more than 15 pages).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Holidays and Leave
• Retirement
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Transit Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedule
• Telecommuting