CLC Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Job Title: CLC Attorney
Organization: Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Hiring Office: Consolidated Legal Center - Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles, California
Salary Range: GS-12 ($101,121 to $131,452), GS-13 ($120,246 to $156,323) or GS-14 ($142,094 to $184,725)
Application Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024
Location: Los Angeles, California
Experience: At least 1 year post . legal or relevant experience
Number of Positions: One

About the Organization:
- The Federal Bureau of Prisons is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Applicants from all communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States are welcome to apply.

Job Description:
- The CLC Attorney will oversee legal matters in the Central District of California associated with BOP operations.
- This includes providing advice and guidance to all levels of staff, communicating with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts, and agency officials.
- The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice.
- This position may require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses.
- The incumbent must have experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility.
- Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary.
- The incumbent may be required to conduct pat down and visual searches of inmates and search inmate work or living areas for contraband.
- This is a primary law enforcement position, and the maximum entry age is 36 years old.
- The incumbent must successfully complete training in correctional techniques.

Qualifications:
- Applicant must possess a . degree and be an active member of the bar in any . jurisdiction.
- At least 1 year of . legal or other relevant experience is required.
- Prior and extensive experience in correctional law and/or federal civil litigation is preferred, but not required.

Application Process:
- Applicants must submit a resume, list of references, a cover letter, and a writing sample by May 24, 2024.
- Application packet can be submitted via email or mail.
- No telephone calls accepted.

Salary:
- The salary range for this position is GS-12 ($101,121 to $131,452), GS-13 ($120,246 to $156,323) or GS-14 ($142,094 to $184,725).
- A 25% retention incentive is available for those who meet eligibility requirements.

Travel:
- Some travel may be required.

Relocation Expenses:
- Not authorized.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The . Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
- There will be no discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit based factor.

Reasonable Accommodations:
- This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
- Requests for accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities:
- The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply.
- Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire under Schedule A hiring authority.
- Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact one of the Department’s Disability Points of Contact (DPOC) to express interest in being considered for a position.

Suitability and Citizenship:
- Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completion of a background investigation.
- Only . citizens are eligible for employment with certain DOJ organizations.
- Dual citizens may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans:
- Veterans' preference will be considered for attorney appointments in the excepted service.
- Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation.

USAO Residency Requirement:
- Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

This job announcement can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships and is subject to further dissemination.

Not specified.

25% Retention Incentive, Federal Employee Benefits.

Not specified.

Legal Advice, Guidance, Communication, Thorough Knowledge of BOP Policy and Practice, Court Advocacy, Correctional Management, Correctional Law, Civil Litigation, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response, Physical Control, Contraband Search, Criminal Defense, Prosecution, Federal Courts, Agency Officials.

J.D. degree.

Submit a resume, list of references, cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and a writing sample to the . Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Western Regional Office, attention Dennis Wong, Regional Counsel. Alternatively, submit application packet via email to .

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, Active Bar Membership in any U.S. jurisdiction, 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Legal