Attorney Advisor - General (CLC Attorney)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks an attorney with a J.D. and active bar membership to advise on correctional law matters and federal civil litigation.

Preferred candidates have prior experience in correctional law or federal civil litigation and a track record of handling complex litigation with government agencies. This role requires strong legal research and advocacy skills to support federal programs and reentry initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Preferred experience in corrections law or federal civil litigation.

Education

J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence)

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

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

Preferred qualification: Prior and extensive experience in correctional law and/or federal civil litigation is preferred, but not required.