Correctional Law Attorney – Federal Practice

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Massachusetts; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Federal Bureau of Prisons in Devens, MA seeks a licensed attorney to provide legal guidance to all staff, focusing on corrections, constitutional and civil litigation within the Consolidated Legal Center.

You will conduct independent research, draft memoranda, appear in district court when needed, communicate with defense counsel, prosecutors, and agency officials, and learn BOP protocols to advocate for the agency's positions.

Formación

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in the United States.
• Preferred experience in correctional law or federal civil litigation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal guidance to all staff at FMC Devens on correctional and constitutional law.
• Communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts, and agency officials.
• Perform legal research and writing independently with minimal oversight.
• Appear in District Court on short notice to explain the agency's rationale.
• Learn and adapt to BOP protocols to achieve optimal advocacy.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Interagency communication

Educación

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Federal Bureau of Prisons in Devens, MA seeks a licensed attorney to provide legal guidance to all staff, focusing on corrections, constitutional and civil litigation within the Consolidated Legal Center.

You will conduct independent research, draft memoranda, appear in district court when needed, communicate with defense counsel, prosecutors, and agency officials, and learn BOP protocols to advocate for the agency's positions.