Special Agent: Law/Legal Background

Overview

Join to apply for the Special Agent: Law/Legal Background role at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) .

This position is exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Use your law background to become an FBI special agent and protect the nation.

Base pay range

$99,461.00/yr - $128,329.00/yr

Job description

The FBI seeks candidates with a legal background who can transition to a special agent role. You will use your legal research experience and develop expertise through specialized training, investigative work, and collaboration with professionals addressing national security threats. You will work on cases that require critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork to protect the United States against cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

With access to advanced technology and real-world investigative experience, you will refine litigation and dispute resolution skills and pursue professional growth within a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits package. Apply today.

How to apply

1. Click the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
2. Click the “Start” button to begin. Sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t have an account.
3. Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. Complete all sections of the form and attach all required documents.

Required documents

• Resume detailing relevant work experience with start and end dates.
• College transcripts (if qualifying based on education or if required).
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please refer to the site for attaching documents.

Salary level

Pay level for this position: $99,461.00–$128,329.00. Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

Major duties

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Key requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or J.D. degree (preferably in law, legal, or a related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Selection will be made without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, age, sex, pregnancy, or other nonmerit factors where permitted by law.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice, Legal Services, and Higher Education

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