Homeland Security Attorney — General Counsel Role

Customs and Border Protection; Harpers Ferry (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CBP Office of Chief Counsel in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, seeks an attorney to support federal enforcement and policy matters in a challenging environment.

Applicants must be ABA‑accredited graduates and active bar members; recent graduates may qualify at the GS‑11 level with additional criteria such as top-tier class ranking or Law Review participation. Background checks and residency rules apply to all candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a full course of study in an ABA-accredited School of Law.
• Active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, DC or Puerto Rico.
• Specialized Education provisions for GS-11 level; top third of class or Law Review participation may apply.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

CBP Office of Chief Counsel in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, seeks an attorney to support federal enforcement and policy matters in a challenging environment.

Applicants must be ABA‑accredited graduates and active bar members; recent graduates may qualify at the GS‑11 level with additional criteria such as top-tier class ranking or Law Review participation. Background checks and residency rules apply to all candidates.