Attorney – Homeland Security Counsel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago seeks attorneys for General Attorney and Law Clerk positions. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor or equivalent from an ABA-accredited school and be an active bar member in good standing.

Recent graduates may start as Law Clerks at GS-11 and must gain bar admission within 14 months for conversion to General Attorney. Applicants will undergo a rigorous background investigation and residency considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a ABA-accredited law school or approved equivalent.
• Active bar membership in good standing is required for General Attorney positions.
• Recent law graduates may enter as Law Clerks at GS-11 and must be admitted to the bar within 14 months.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago seeks attorneys for General Attorney and Law Clerk positions. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor or equivalent from an ABA-accredited school and be an active bar member in good standing.

Recent graduates may start as Law Clerks at GS-11 and must gain bar admission within 14 months for conversion to General Attorney. Applicants will undergo a rigorous background investigation and residency considerations apply.