Attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: Department of Justice (DOJ)
Job Title: Attorney (Investigative Law Unit)
Experience: or more years post . attorney experience for GS-14, 4 or more years of post . attorney experience for GS-15
Salary: $139,395 - $191,900 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, excepted service
Clearance: Top-Secret/SCI clearance required
Travel: Occasional travel required

Investigative Law Unit Attorney at Department of Justice (DOJ)

- Provides legal and policy advice and guidance to FBI Headquarters and Field Offices on criminal investigative jurisdiction, operations, and techniques.
- Offers legal counsel to assigned client group and Executive Management.
- Consults on operational and criminal law issues and participates in the policy process.
- Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management.
- Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.

Qualifications:

- Must be a . citizen.
- Must possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school.
- Must have active membership and good standing with any . jurisdiction bar association.
- Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
- Must pass a polygraph examination, drug test, credit and records checks, and extensive interviews.
- Must meet FBI employment disqualifiers (see website for details).

Application Process:

- Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, proof of current bar association membership, and law school transcripts (if applicable) to .
- Title email subject with format: OGC_MH_ILU_2024_External/Internal.
- Applications will be evaluated and most competitive candidates will be referred to hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Salary: $139,395 - $191,900 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, excepted service
Clearance: Top-Secret/SCI clearance required
Travel: Occasional travel required

Duties:

- Provides legal and policy advice and guidance on criminal investigative jurisdiction, operations, and techniques.
- Offers legal counsel to assigned client group and Executive Management.
- Consults on operational and criminal law issues and participates in the policy process.
- Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management.
- Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.

Qualifications:

- Must be a . citizen.
- Must possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school.
- Must have active membership and good standing with any . jurisdiction bar association.
- Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
- Must pass a polygraph examination, drug test, credit and records checks, and extensive interviews.
- Must meet FBI employment disqualifiers (see website for details).

Application Process:

- Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, proof of current bar association membership, and law school transcripts (if applicable) to .
- Title email subject with format: OGC_MH_ILU_2024_External/Internal.
- Applications will be evaluated and most competitive candidates will be referred to hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $139,395 - $191,900 per year.
- Opportunity to work for the Department of Justice, supporting the FBI's national priorities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the FBI.

Organization: Department of Justice (DOJ)
Job Title: Attorney (Investigative Law Unit)
Experience: or more years post . attorney experience for GS-14, 4 or more years of post . attorney experience for GS-15
Salary: $139,395 - $191,900 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, excepted service
Clearance: Top-Secret/SCI clearance required
Travel: Occasional travel required

Job Summary:

The Investigative Law Unit (ILU) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) directly supports the FBI's national priorities by providing legal and policy advice and guidance on criminal investigative jurisdiction, operations, and techniques. The ILU attorney will provide legal advice and counsel to the FBI Headquarters and Field Offices, as well as Executive Management. This is a full-time, permanent, excepted service position located in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $139,395 - $191,900 per year.

Responsibilities:

- 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.
- Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management.
- Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.

Qualifications:

- Must be a . citizen.
- Must possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school.
- Must have active membership and good standing with any . jurisdiction bar association.
- Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
- Must pass a polygraph examination, drug test, credit and records checks, and extensive interviews.
- Must meet FBI employment disqualifiers (see website for details).

Application Process:

To apply for the Attorney (Investigative Law Unit) position, please submit the following documents to :

- Cover letter and resume.
- Writing sample

Not mentioned

Federal employee benefits

Not mentioned

Legal advice, Policy advice, Legal guidance, Criminal law, Operational law, Legal equities, Risk assessment, Decision-making, Legal research, Communication, Leadership, Analytic thinking

J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, active membership with a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

Submit a complete application package, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample, proof of bar association membership, law school transcripts, and other required documents, to

Qualification and Experience Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school, Active membership and good standing with any U.S. jurisdiction bar association, Ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance

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