Federal Correctional Law Attorney

The United States Department of Justice; Mendota (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney at the Western Regional Office, Mendota, CA, is part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The role requires practicing law with a strong emphasis on correctional oversight, inmate rights, and federal litigation, located at FCI Mendota and surrounding facilities.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar. The salary ranges from GS-12 to GS-14 with locality pay, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission required.
• Preference for correctional law or federal civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to staff at multiple facilities.
• Communicate with defense counsel, prosecutors, federal courts, and agency officials.
• Perform extensive legal research and writing with minimal supervision.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney at the Western Regional Office, Mendota, CA, is part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The role requires practicing law with a strong emphasis on correctional oversight, inmate rights, and federal litigation, located at FCI Mendota and surrounding facilities.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar. The salary ranges from GS-12 to GS-14 with locality pay, and travel may be required.