Provides advice concerning legal and policy questions related to statutes administered by the office; Advises and consults with the Chief to report on the status of cases and matters related to legal issues within the assigned area of litigation; Maintains personal contacts and works closely with officials and employees of the Division, officials and employees of the Department and other government agencies, and the public on litigation and policy-related matters; Responds to inquiries from the White House, Congress, federal departments and agencies, state and local authorities, and private individuals on matters within the scope of assigned statutory responsibilities; As requested, performs special legal and administrative projects requiring broad experience and sound judgement; and. This litigation provides unique opportunities in many components of litigation, including fact and expert discovery, working with scientific and medical expert witnesses, interacting with various federal agencies, robust motion practice, oral advocacy, settlement negotiations, and trials.