Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Florence (CO); Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 168.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney in Florence, Colorado, is a legal position within the Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, handling a broad range of correctional law and litigation matters. The incumbent supports the United States Attorneys' Office and oversees legal operations for multiple facilities in the Federal Correctional Complex, Florence and Englewood, CO.

Responsibilities include advising staff, communicating with defense attorneys and courts, and appearing in District

Qualifikationen

• Education requirements are described in the Qualifications Section; transcripts may be uploaded as verification.
• Foreign Education: see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education.
• EEOC and Fair Chance policies apply to applicants.

Aufgaben

• Handle correctional law and litigation issues, including access to courts, legal materials, and attorney-client visits.
• Coordinate with United States Attorneys' Office on litigation and oversee legal operations for Federal Correctional Complex facilities.
• Travel to facilities within the CLC and participate in judicial proceedings in Denver; advise staff and interact with defense attorneys, prosecutors, courts, and agency officials.

Jobbeschreibung

Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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.

Key Responsibilities

The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Florence, Colorado, covers a widevariety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes but is not limited to such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, discipline, civil commitment, and other mental health matters.

The incumbent will work closely with the United States Attorneys' Office handling litigation issues. The position includes being involved in a legal office that oversees the legal operations associated with the Federal Correctional Complex: Administrative Maximum, United States Penitentiary, Federal Correctional Institution, and the Federal Prison Camp, Florence, Colorado, and the Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood, Colorado.

Incumbent may be asked to periodically travel to and provide on-site legal services at any of the facilities within the CLC and to participate in judicial proceedings in Denver. The incumbent will be 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 on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. This is a primary law enforcement position. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses.

It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility.

A prerequisite requirement of this position is the successful completion of "Institution Familiarization" and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the issues encompassed in working within an institution.

The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages, and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary.

The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff, and riots or escape attempts. The Practice areas related to this position are: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Prisoners' Rights.

Requirements & Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 – $167830/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.

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