Federal Correctional Law Attorney — On-Site in Florence

U.S. Department of Justice; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a Consolidated Legal Center Attorney in Florence, CO to handle correctional-law matters across the complex. The role involves advising staff, engaging with defense attorneys, prosecutors, and courts, and applying BOP policy in litigation and administrative actions.

Candidates must hold a J.D. and be admitted to a U.S. bar; preferred experience in correctional law. The position requires on-site work with occasional travel to other facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar admission.
• Preferred: experience in correctional law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services for the Federal Correctional Complex facilities in Florence, CO and Englewood, including administrative and litigation matters.
• Advise staff on legal issues, communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors and federal courts.
• Apply BOP policy and represent agency positions in District Court on short notice when required.
• Occasional travel to other facilities within the Consolidated Legal Center as needed.

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Job description

Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a Consolidated Legal Center Attorney in Florence, CO to handle correctional-law matters across the complex. The role involves advising staff, engaging with defense attorneys, prosecutors, and courts, and applying BOP policy in litigation and administrative actions.

Candidates must hold a J.D. and be admitted to a U.S. bar; preferred experience in correctional law. The position requires on-site work with occasional travel to other facilities in the region.