Attorney Advisor - General (Senior CLC Attorney)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors. Key Responsibilities The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) St. Louis covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes but is not limited to 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, discipline, civil commitment, and other mental health matters. The incumbent will work closely with the United States Attorney's Office handling litigation issues. The position includes being involved in a legal office that oversees the legal operations associated with the following correctional institutions: Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, Illinois; Federal Correctional Institution, Oxford, Wisconsin; Federal Correctional Institution, Pekin, Illinois; Federal Correctional Institution, Marion, Illinois; and Federal Correctional Institution, Greenville, Illinois. Incumbent may be asked to periodically travel to and provide on-site legal services at any of the facilities within the CLC and to participate in judicial proceedings in any of the covered districts. 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, the private bar, and agency officials. The incumbent acts to represent the interests of the United States, the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Prisons and its employees by providing detailed litigation reports to the United States Attorney's Office. 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. The Practice areas related to this position are: Correctional Law, Constitutional Law, and Civil Litigation. Requirements & Education See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $109137 – $167663/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-29. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path. 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