The Southeast Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Miami, Florida, is under the direction of the Southeast Regional Office, and provides litigation support to the United States Attorneys’ Offices for inmate litigation arising out of FDC/FCI Miami, Florida, as well as FDC/FCI Tallahassee, Florida, Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola, Florida; and FCI Marianna, Florida.. The legal practice of CLC Miami covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional and constitutional law, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline. We also provide assistance to federal and state law enforcement agencies and federal and state courts regarding issues relating to the CLC and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

The position includes being involved in a legal office which oversees the legal operations associated with the above correctional institutions. The incumbent will be expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. The incumbent will also be expected to communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts, and agency officials. The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions.

This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you must submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage. Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the successful completion of 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques, Phase I' locally and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques, Phase II' at the Staff Training Academy.

Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the issues encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages, and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. 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 shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff, and riots or escape attempts.

Interested applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is desired, though not required.

Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), resume, a writing sample, and list of references by July 11, 2025, to:

U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Southeast Regional Office
3800 Camp Creek Parkway, SW
Building 2000
Atlanta, GA 30331
Attention: J. Latease Bailey-Close, Regional Counsel

It is preferred that you submit your application material via e-mail to lbaileyclose@bop.gov.
No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than July 11, 2025.

The possible salary range for this position, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12 (94,383 to $122,703), GS-13 ($112,234 to $145,906), or GS-14 ($132,626 to $172,414).