⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ Attorneys working in PCLU apply their expertise to protect the nation by providing legal advice and counsel across all FBI investigative and intelligence programs. These attorneys ensure that FBI activities comply with the U.S. Constitution, federal privacy laws, executive actions, regulations, and policies.

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 Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance on FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties; Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy, civil liberties and procurement matters; 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. 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.