OCC Litigation Attorney responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Legal advice to DHS and DHS offices and programs; Legal representation and counsel to DHS, DHS divisions, offices, and personnel in their official (and in their individual) capacities in state and federal court (non-jury) litigation, including appeals. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.