Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties)
Federal Bureau of Investigation See More Job Openings by This Employer
The Investigative and Administrative Law Branch assists the supporting the operational and administrative components of the FBI by providing timely, accurate, and cogent legal advice and counsel on a wide range of issues and matters. Attorneys working in the Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit (PCLU) apply their expertise, skills, and education to protect the nation by providing legal advice and counsel across all FBI investigative and intelligence collection programs.
GS-14
- Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance on FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties;
- Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy, civil liberties and procurement matters;
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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- $143,913 - $197,200/year
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