Lawyer jobs in Washington
57 live lawyer roles in Washington, freshest first, 2 fully remote. The postings that place the job in Washington, with the skills each one asks for. Apply at the source. See which of these your skills already reach.
Attorney Adviser, CG-0905-13/14 at Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationWashington, District of Columbia$134k–$258kTodayApply
Attorney at U.S. CourtsWashington, District of Columbia$115k–$197k2d agoApply
Assistant Chief Counsel for Acquisition Law at Federal Aviation AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$154k–$216k6d agoApply- Assistant Chief Counsel for Employment and Labor Law at Federal Aviation AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$154k–$216k6d agoApply
- Assistant Chief Counsel for Airports and Environmental Law at Federal Aviation AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$154k–$216k6d agoApply
- Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations at Federal Aviation AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$154k–$216k6d agoApply
- Deputy Assistant General Counsel (Banking and Finance) at Treasury, Departmental OfficesWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$228k1w agoApply
General Attorney (TR) Antitrust Law Enforcement at Federal Trade CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$102k–$197k1w agoApply- Attorney-Adviser (General) at Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$197k1w agoApply
- Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Assistant General Counsel) at Office of the Secretary of TransportationWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197k1w agoApply
Trial Attorney (Appellate) at Federal Communications CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$197k1w agoApply
Senior Counsel - Legal Review at Securities and Exchange CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$153k–$259k1w agoApply- Attorney Advisor at Federal Communications CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197k1w agoApply
Attorney-Advisor (General) Open Continuous at Office of AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$197k1w agoApply- Sr. Counsel, Channel & Partners at Direct employerBellevue, Washington; Mountain View, California; New York Ci$220k–$302k1w agoUnlock
- General Attorney (Tax)-Senior Counsel - Income Tax and Accounting at Internal Revenue ServiceWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197k1w agoApply
- Assistant General Counsel at Securities and Exchange CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$185k–$292k2w agoApply
- Attorney Advisor at Commodity Futures Trading CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$180k–$264k3w agoApply
Attorney (Strategic Projects - Policy and Compliance) at Federal Bureau of InvestigationWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$197k3w agoApply- Counsel, Employment at Direct employerSeattle, Washington, United States · Remote$220k–$270k3w agoUnlock
Attorney-Advisor (General) at Small Business AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$102k–$187k3w agoApply
Attorney Advisor at U.S. International Trade CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197k3w agoApply
Attorney - Advisor (Management Initiatives) at Office of Management and BudgetWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$197kAug 27Apply- Attorney Adviser International at Department of State HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kAug 27Apply
General Attorney at Federal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$187kAug 25Apply- Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Enforcement Appeals Attorney) at National Labor Relations BoardWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$187kAug 21Apply
- Appropriations Attorney (Assistant General Counsel) at Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kAug 21Apply
- Attorney-Adviser (General) at Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$158kAug 21Apply
Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Civil Rights) at Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$187kAug 21Apply- Attorney-Advisor (Clerk of Court) at Department of Education HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kAug 19Apply
- SOLICITOR at National Labor Relations BoardWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$228kAug 19Apply
- Sr. Counsel, Corporate at Direct employerBellevue, Washington; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illino$198k–$272kAug 17Unlock
- Attorney Advisor (National Security) at Federal Communications CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$197kAug 13Apply
- Managing Associate General Counsel at Government Accountability OfficeWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$228kAug 12Apply
- Credit Card Counsel at Direct employerSeattle, Washington, United States · Remote$220k–$270kAug 11Unlock
- General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Technician Reviewer (Financial Institutions & Products) at Internal Revenue ServiceWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kAug 6Apply
- Counsel at Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$197kJul 31Apply
- Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (FOIA)) at National Labor Relations BoardWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kJul 30Apply
- Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Bureau Chief) at Federal Communications CommissionWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kJul 28Apply
- Counsel to the Inspector General at Small Business AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$228kJul 27Apply
PSOB Attorney Advisor at Office of Justice ProgramsWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kJul 24Apply- Attorney Adviser General at Department of State - Agency WideWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kJul 22Apply
- Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General) at DHS HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kJul 20Apply
Attorney Advisor (General) at National Gallery of ArtWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$187kJul 17Apply- Attorney-Advisor (General Law and Ethics) at Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade BureauWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$197kJul 17Apply
- Legal Counsel - US Government at Direct employerWashington, D.C.Jul 10Unlock
- Deputy Chief Counsel at Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$219kJul 10Apply
Attorney-Advisor (Power and Data Centers) Public Notice Flyer at Office of the SecretaryWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$187kJul 10Apply- Supervisory General Attorney at Office of the SolicitorWashington, District of Columbia$169k–$197kJul 9Apply
- Attorney-Adviser (Case Review Division) at Office of Special CounselWashington, District of Columbia$85k–$187kJul 7Apply
- General Attorney at Federal Bureau of InvestigationWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$197kJul 7Apply
- Trial Attorney at Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, District of Columbia$122k–$197kJul 6Apply
- Special Counsel at Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$228kJul 2Apply
- Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties) at Federal Bureau of InvestigationWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$197kJul 2Apply
- Attorney-Advisor (General) at DHS HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia$144k–$197kJun 29Apply
- Attorney at Judicial Branch - Agency WideWashington, District of Columbia$152k–$160kJun 26Apply
General Attorney at Immigration and Customs EnforcementWashington, District of Columbia$85k–$197kJun 26Apply
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What these postings say
| Seniority | Live roles | State pay | Posted band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untagged (mid) | 52 | 51 | $159k–$185k |
| Senior / lead | 5 | 5 | $183k–$235k |
Level read from the title; pay where stated, in US dollars
Routes into lawyer
- Paralegal → Lawyer31% readiness
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How many lawyer jobs in Washington are open right now?
57 live openings, refreshed with the nightly scrape; the newest was posted Sep 24. A page like this only exists while it clears a minimum of live listings, so the count is real inventory, never padding. Every preloaded search: browse the board.
How much do lawyer jobs in Washington pay?
Of the 57 openings, 56 state a salary. The posted middle band runs $159k–$185k a year. Only postings that state pay are counted; nothing is inferred. Full lawyer pay data, by seniority and country: lawyer salary.
Can I get a lawyer job from an adjacent career?
Measurably, yes. The closest measured pivots in: paralegal (31% skill readiness). Each route page lists exactly which skills carry over and which are missing. Moving out instead: where lawyers move next.
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