Attorney (Forensic Science)

Federal Bureau of Investigation; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seeks Forensic Science Law attorneys based in Quantico, Virginia. This role involves working closely with FBI laboratory experts across various forensic disciplines including DNA and explosives.

Qualified applicants will have relevant experience as federal or state prosecutors and the ability to adeptly handle complex legal issues related to forensic evidence. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2.5 years post J.D. attorney experience for GS-14 applicants.
• At least 4 years post J.D. attorney experience for GS-15 applicants.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication with experts

Adapting to change

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Forensic Science Law attorneys work on a day-to-day basis with renowned FBI Laboratory experts in a wide variety of forensic disciplines: DNA, explosives, trace evidence, code breaking, firearms, and more. Embedded within one of the largest and most comprehensive crime laboratories in the world, FSLU attorneys are experts in legal issues related to forensic science.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a federal or state prosecutor handling complex criminal cases.
• A passion for learning about novel and complex scientific and/or technical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and build strong relationships with a wide variety of people, especially scientific and/or technical subject matter experts.
• Experience litigating complex discovery challenges and familiarity with DOJ's Touhy process, helpful but required.
• Experience litigating challenges to the admissibility of forensic evidence, helpful but not required.
• Experience using DNA evidence in criminal investigations and court proceedings helpful but not required.
• Experience providing legal training to prosecutors, law enforcement, or others.
• Ability to perform superior legal and factual analyses on complex issues.
• Excellent legal research, legal writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and environments.