Summary
The Investigative Law Unit (ILU) directly supports the FBI's national priorities by providing legal and policy advice and guidance concerning criminal investigative jurisdiction, operations, and techniques to the multiple FBI Headquarters (HQ) divisions, and all FBI Field Offices and Legal Attaché Offices. The ILU attorney will provide legal advice and counsel to the assigned client group and Executive Management.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
GS-14
- Consults and provides legal guidance to clients on issues related to operational and criminal law;
- Provides prompt and thorough advice to the field office Chief Division Counsels on operational and criminal law issues;
- Participates in the policy process to ensure all legal equities and risks are addressed; and
- Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management.
GS-15
- Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.
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 will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
Qualifications
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
Please ensure work experience/requirement(s) are identifiable in the resume. The resume and supporting documentations will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application.
Education
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
- Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
- Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.
All applicants are rated on the following competencies:
- Analytic Thinking
- Communication
- Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
- Leadership
- Oral/Written Communication
- Research
Required Documents
To apply for this position, provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:
- Your cover letter and resume
- A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages
- Proof of current and active bar association membership
- Copy of Law School Transcripts
- Current SF-50 (if external government employee)
- DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference)
Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_ILU_2024_External/Internal)
Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov
How to Apply
To apply for the Attorney (Investigative Law Unit) position, please click here.
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
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