Summary
The CIA's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is an independent office that supports the General Counsel in their role as chief legal officer for the Agency. OGC personnel provide legal advice and guidance to the Director of CIA and other Agency officials on a variety of legal matters related to the Agency's operations and management as they fulfill their National Security mission.
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This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Duties
There are more than a dozen occupations within CIA's Office of General Counsel. These include attorneys in the following practices areas: Employment, Environmental, Ethics, Fiscal, FISA, FOIA, Government Contracts, Litigation, Tax, and Technology/Cyber. Additional opportunities exist within the Office of General Counsel for Honors Attorney, Summer Law Clerk, Law Librarian, and Paralegal positions.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/cia-requirements/
Qualifications
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
All candidates for attorney positions should possess the following attributes:
- Experience with legal analysis, reasoning and writing, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes
- Demonstrated advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in challenging situations
- Ability to navigate changing circumstances
- Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA
Minimum Qualifications (dependent on position)
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
- Active membership in the bar of any US jurisdiction
- At least three years of document experience in one or more of the Agency's practice areas (employment, environmental, ethics, fiscal, FISA, FOIA, government contracts, litigation, tax, and technology/cyber)
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Education
- Educational requirements are job specific, please visit cia.gov/careers, for occupational requirements.
Additional information
The CIA's Office of General Counsel is seeking experienced legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, and law librarians, to join their team and help address complex national security issues as part of the Agency's critical mission.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.