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How much do supervisory attorney advisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for supervisory attorney advisor in the United States is $57,758.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Supervisory Attorney Advisor?

Supervisory Attorney Advisors are experienced legal professionals who oversee teams of attorneys and legal staff within government agencies or organizations. Their primary responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing case assignments, reviewing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. They also mentor junior attorneys, set priorities for their teams, and coordinate with other departments or agencies. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to manage complex legal matters and ensure high-quality work. Supervisory Attorney Advisors often play a critical role in shaping legal strategy and organizational policy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor?

To thrive as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, extensive legal research and writing skills, and substantial experience in a relevant practice area. Familiarity with case management systems, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and federal or state agency procedures is typically required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and effective communication skills are essential for managing teams and guiding legal strategies. These competencies ensure effective oversight, accurate legal analysis, and the ability to lead teams toward successful outcomes in complex legal environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Supervisory Attorney Advisors when managing legal teams?

Supervisory Attorney Advisors often encounter challenges such as balancing case workloads among team members, ensuring consistent legal interpretations, and meeting tight deadlines. They are responsible for mentoring junior attorneys while also reviewing and approving complex legal documents. Effective communication and delegation are essential, as the role often involves coordinating with other departments, responding to evolving regulations, and maintaining high standards of legal accuracy. Navigating these challenges successfully can lead to greater leadership opportunities within the legal department.

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Infographic showing various Supervisory Attorney Advisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,758 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit Supervisory Attorney

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$171K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

The Division of Enforcement, Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit ("FRA Unit") is seeking a Supervisory General Attorney (Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit Supervisory Attorney). As a Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit Supervisory Attorney you will investigate potential violations of accounting and auditing professional standards, public company financial disclosures, and related provisions of the federal securities laws.Qualifications:Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following:
  • J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND--
  • Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-17: Applicant must have at least four years post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least three years:
  1. Conducting investigations or litigation and making recommendations for actions; AND
  2. Planning, organizing, and coordinating projects or initiatives, policies or processes; AND
  3. Developing strategic resolutions to problems or obstacles that may arise in the course of an investigation.
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:
Competency 1: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Competency 3: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
Competency 4: Negotiation - Conducts negotiations with opposing counsel.Education:You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.
Applicants may also find the following helpful:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice.
Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.Employment Type: OTHER