Attorney (Investigative Law)

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Washington, DCFull-time$144–197K/yrPosted 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–197K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceDoctorate

Job overview

Federal Bureau of Investigation is hiring an Attorney (Investigative Law). The role provides legal and policy advice to multiple FBI divisions and field offices, drafting memos, briefing senior management, and participating in policy processes to address operational and criminal law issues.

Key focus areas include Consult and provide legal guidance on operational and criminal law issues, Draft memos and decisional papers for executive management, and Brief OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

J.D. Degree From ABA‑Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership in U.S. Bar AssociationU.S. CitizenshipSensitive Compartmented Information Clearance2.5+ Years Post‑J.D. Attorney Experience

Full job description

ILU directly supports the FBI's national priorities by providing legal and policy advice and guidance concerning criminal investigative jurisdiction, operations, and techniques to the Criminal Investigative Division, Inspection Division, Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Directorate of Intelligence, the International Operations Division, and all FBI Field Offices and Legal Attaché Offices. GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience. GS-14 Consults and provides legal guidance to clients on issues related to operational and criminal law. Provides prompt and thorough advice to the field office Chief Division Counsels on operational and criminal law issues. Participates in the policy process to ensure all legal equities and risks are addressed; and Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management. GS-15 Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Conditions of Employment Must be a U. S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position. Education BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information. Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

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