Attorney Advisor, Western Region

Attorney Advisor, Western Region 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 7338 Shoreline Drive, Stockton, CA 95219 $111,896

• $197,200 a year U.S. Department of Justice 929 reviews $111,896
• $197,200 a year Hiring Organization Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Hiring Office Western Regional Office, Stockton, California Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Location:

7338 Shoreline Drive Stockton, CA 95219•

United States Application Deadline:

Friday, May 8, 2026 About the Office The legal practice at the Western Regional Office covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law, either through administrative channels or litigation in federal court. Issues include such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (e.g., access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement (e.g., medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene & sanitation), and post-sentence administration (e.g., sentence computation and inmate discipline). Job Description The position of Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney handles a wide variety of legal issues focusing on correctional law, which is a practice that relies heavily on constitutional law, tort law, and other administrative law. This practice is primarily civil in nature and involves providing extensive litigation support to the U.S. Attorney's Offices. When the duty location or client is a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) pretrial facility, the practice may also include time-sensitive advocacy in pretrial matters. This practice also involves providing legal guidance and support to BOP employees and through internal and administrative processes (e.g., administrative claims). The legal issues covered include, but are not limited to, inmates' access to the courts (e.g., access to counsel and legal materials, etc.), conditions of confinement (e.g., medical care, religious accommodations, etc.), and post-sentencing processes (e.g., sentence computations and inmate discipline). The core functions described above require the ability to independently conduct thorough legal research and provide well-reasoned work products in a timely fashion that is tailored to the audience. In addition, the ability to communicate between different groups within the BOP, and to communicate on behalf of the BOP with external stakeholders, is critical to be an effective advocate for BOP. Any of the incumbents may also be required to handle other BOP legal matters as assigned,which are outside of these districts and pertain to other BOP institutions. In addition to the above, the incumbent is 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, and agency officials. 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 or other judicial bodies on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. The incumbent is expected to possess excellent skills in both legal research and writing, as the position requires incumbent to perform extensive work in these areas with minimal oversight. The incumbent is also expected to learn and adapt to BOP protocols in order to achieve optimal levels of advocacy and persuasion.

Qualifications Required qualifications:

Applicants must have a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Preferred qualifications:

Prior and extensive experience in correctional law and/or federal civil litigation is preferred, but not required. Application Process Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume (not to exceed two pages), list of references, and a writing sample by May 8, 2026, to Robert France, Regional Counsel, Western Region, at Rfrance@bop.gov. Please include in the subject line "WXR CLC Attorney." Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12 ($111,896

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