Attorney (Employment Law) Security Division

Summary

The Employment Law Unit in the FBIs Office of General Counsel provides legal guidance and represents the FBI in personnel-related litigation matters. This posting is for an attorney position embedded in the FBIs Security Division. The incumbent will provide legal advice to FBI supervisors and executives on a variety of security related matters including but not limited to security investigations security clearance denials suspensions and revocations.

Duties

We are seeking experienced attorneys with a strong interest in either employment or security related legal matters. Strong oral and written communication skills are preferred as well as significant experience in briefing supervisors and executives analyzing complex issues and creative problem solving.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 annually.

Please be advised that candidates that are selected for this position must be approved by the Department of Justice.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school active bar status in good standing and at least three years of professional legal experience post JD.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or at least four years of professional legal experience post JD.

Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues; conducting highly complex counseling and litigation; and leading junior attorneys paralegals and support staff.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of good standing with a bar within a US jurisdiction. Please see the Required Documents under How to Apply for additional information.

Additional information

Salary

• GS-14: $143913.00 - $187093.00
• GS-15: $169279.00 - $197200.00

• GS-14: $130987.00 - $170289.00
• GS-15: $154075.00 - $197200.00

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.

Required Experience:

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