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Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Open Continuous

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>USAO District of Columbia
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Superior Court Division
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>26-DC-12811519-AUSA
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<b>Location:</b><br>
601 D Street NW
<br>Washington, DC 20530 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
<br>About the Office
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute D.C. Code offenses ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations.
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<b>Please find more about this announcement at:</b> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/847666800
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Job Description
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The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Office's Superior Court Division. The Superior Court Division is the largest division in the Office. It has primary responsibility for the prosecution of criminal cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and handles the highest volume of felony and misdemeanor cases prosecuted by the Office. Types of cases include, but are not limited to, homicides, sexual assaults, carjackings, kidnappings, robberies, burglaries, domestic violence, and narcotics and weapons possession.
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AUSAs must possess the qualities necessary to excel in their mission to enforce the criminal laws of the District of Columbia and the United States. These qualities include advocacy and communication skills; superior writing and analytical skills; the ability to manage a high-volume docket; and dedication to duty. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims. They must also demonstrate their willingness to meet the high ethical standards expected of prosecutors in their interactions with opposing counsel and the courts.
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The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Career Development Program implemented by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia provides new AUSAs with rotational work assignments in different (and progressively more complex) legal program areas of the Office for an approximate four-year duration. Rotations through different areas of litigation provide the new AUSA opportunities to develop skills and competencies that will enhance their ability to contribute to the important mission of the United States Attorney's Office to enforce federal law and administer justice in the United States.
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Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html
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Qualifications
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b><br>
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
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You must be a United States Citizen or National.
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
Litigation experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Applicants must possess superior communication and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with others; exercise good judgment; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
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Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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<b>USAO Residency Requirement:</b> Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
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<b>Security Requirements:</b> Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. The initial appointment is temporary not-to-exceed 14 months from the effective date. The appointment will be converted to a permanent appointment after receiving a favorable adjudication of a full-field background investigation. Failure to obtain a favorable adjudication from the background investigation process could result in your removal from federal service. Once you have been converted to a permanent position, you will be subject to a two-year probationary period. Failure to successfully perform during this probationary period could result in your removal from federal service.
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<b>Selective Service:</b> If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
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<b>Type of Position:</b> All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
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Application Process
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration.
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1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
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2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
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You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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<li>Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).</li>
<li>Required: A Cover Letter</li>
<li>Required: Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:</li>
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Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
<br>Employer name and contact information,
<br>Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
<br>Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
<br>A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
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<ul>
<li>Required - Unofficial or official law school transcript. (Please do not submit a restricted pdf document with encryption or password security.)</li>
<li>Required - Writing Sample (such as an appellate brief, substantive brief, or memorandum) that reflects your own work and does not exceed a total of 15 pages).</li>
<li>Required, if applicable: To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.</li>
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3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia at or email at USADC.Staffers@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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<b>Salary Information:</b> This is an excepted service attorney appointment under an Administrative Determined pay scale. (See www.justice.gov/usao/career-center/salary-information/administratively-determined-pay-plan-charts). Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $84,601 to $195,100 which includes 33.94% locality pay. For additional information on salary and benefits, visit www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-benefits.
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<b>Other Benefits:</b> The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
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This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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<b>Political Appointees (Current and Former):</b> Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

<div><p>At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients' rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We are seeking an experienced <b>Immigration Attorney</b> with a strong background in <b>Mandamus actions and federal litigation</b>. The attorney will be responsible for representing clients whose immigration applications or petitions have been unreasonably delayed by USCIS or other government agencies. This role requires excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. As the Associate Attorney, you will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.</p>
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Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li>Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions</li>
<li>Handle federal court litigation, with a primary focus on <b>Writs of Mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act (APA) lawsuits</b>.</li>
<li>Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals</li>
<li>Manage workload of cases</li>
<li>Visit and conduct an intake with detained individuals at centers.</li>
<li>Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions</li>
<li>Review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments</li>
<li>Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law</li>
<li>Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy</li>
<li>Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits</li>
<li>Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases</li>
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<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>At least 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required</li>
<li><b>2+ years of experience in immigration law, with at least 1 year handling Mandamus and APA litigation</b> preferred.</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
<li>Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload</li>
<li>Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications</li>
<li>Experience with Case Management Software is preferred</li>
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<p>Here at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.</p>
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The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</p></div>

Mandamus Immigration Attorney

Hiring Organization
<br>Criminal Division (CRM)
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Appellate Section
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>25-CRM-APP-011
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<b>Location:</b><br>
Washington, DC 20005 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Friday, October 10, 2025
<br>About the Office
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Consider joining the DOJ Criminal Division. One of seven litigating Divisions in the Department, the Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal matters and assists the 93 United States Attorney Offices in investigations, trials, and appeals. In addition to its direct litigation responsibilities, the Division formulates and implements criminal enforcement policy and provides advice and assistance in sensitive areas of law enforcement; advises the Attorney General, Congress, the Office of Management and Budget and the White House on matters of criminal law; provides legal advice and assistance to federal prosecutors and investigative agencies; and provides leadership for coordinating international as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement matters.
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The Appellate Section plays a crucial role in defending the integrity and constitutionality of DOJ's investigations and prosecutions. Appellate Section attorneys write briefs and argue cases in the courts of appeals; prepare draft briefs and certiorari petitions for the Solicitor General (SG); make recommendations to the SG regarding whether further review is warranted when adverse decisions have been rendered; and brief and argue motions in district courts in cases of national importance.
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Job Description
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As a Trial Attorney in the Appellate Section, the incumbent will:
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Handle criminal cases in the U.S. Courts of Appeals, including briefing and oral arguments. Cases include those prosecuted by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and other litigating sections in the Criminal Division.
<br>Draft briefs in merits cases before the Supreme Court, either as a party or an amicus, for the Solicitor General. This includes attending moot courts and oral arguments with attorneys from the Solicitor General's Office.
<br>Write memoranda recommending whether to seek further review of adverse decisions in criminal cases.
<br>Draft briefs for the Solicitor General in opposition to certiorari petitions in the Supreme Court.
<br>Prepare and argue pleadings in significant district court cases.
<br>Provide advice to Department leadership and U.S. Attorneys' Offices on a variety of complex substantive issues.
<br>Qualifications
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b> Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
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<b>Grade Specific Qualifications:</b><br>
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
<br>To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
<br>To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
Ability to communicate clearly through well-organized and accurately written documents.
<br>Ability to perform cogent and correct legal analysis on a variety of complex substantive issues.
<br>Ability to provide legal advice to others.
<br>Ability to manage a heavy legal case load.
<br>Ability to argue persuasively in court.
<br>Application Process
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The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
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Please submit your application through USAJOBS. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement.
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1. If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying Create an Account. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying. Your resume must be no more than two pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
<br><b>Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy:</b> https://www.usajobs.gov/job/846816900
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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The salary range for this position is $120,579 – $195,200 per annum, which includes locality pay. See OPM’s Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2025/DCB.pdf

Trial Attorney

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>South Central Region, Federal Correctional Complex, Beaumont, Texas</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Attorney Appointment Type</b></div>
<div><div>Attorney Permanent</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
5430 Knauth Road<br>
Beaumont, TX 77720 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Friday, October 3, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The legal practice at the legal office at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Beaumont, covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, 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 issues, such as medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene &amp; sanitation, and inmate discipline. This practice will also include prosecution assistance regarding crimes involving correctional operations, and matters processed through the Federal Tort Claims Act.</p></div><br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>The position includes overseeing the legal operations associated with several correctional institutions: Federal Correction Complex Beaumont, Beaumont, Texas (4 separate institutions to include the Federal Prison Camp, Bryan, Texas). 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 be significantly involved in preparing litigation reports and pleadings to various litigation filed against staff and the United States, as well as handle the adjudication of administrative tort claims. 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.<br>
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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 &ldquo;Institution Familiarization&rdquo; and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in &ldquo;Introduction to Correctional Techniques.&rdquo;<br>
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Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires &quot;hands-on&quot; 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.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicant must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.<br>
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Preferred qualifications: Prior and extensive experience in correctional law and/or federal civil litigation is preferred, but not required.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants must submit a resume, list of references, a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample by October 3, 2025, to Kacie Inman, Deputy Regional Counsel at KInman@bop.gov.</p></div>
</div></div><div><p>Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.</p>
</div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Attorney Advisor (CLC Beaumont)

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