Honors Attorney

Talent Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The CIA seeks Honors Attorneys and Attorneys to provide legal counsel on intelligence and national security matters from its Washington, DC area offices. Candidates must complete a Juris Doctor by Spring 2027 and pass the bar within 14 months of employment start. U.S.

citizenship and a successful background investigation are required. Honors Attorneys possess under three years of post-law school experience and work under close supervision while developing strong legal writing, analysis, and

Qualifications

• JD degree completed by Spring 2027.
• Must pass the bar within 14 months of start date.
• Honors Attorneys require GPA 3.0+ for qualifying schools if no work experience.
• U.S. citizenship and background investigation required.

Skills

Legal analysis, reasoning, writing

Interpersonal & communication skills

Independent and team work

Sound judgment

Adaptability to changing circumstances

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Attorneys at the CIA provide advice and counsel on a variety of issues relating to intelligence and national security, as well as on the routine practices of an executive agency deployed worldwide. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027.
• Must pass the bar within 14 months of their employment start date.
• Honors Attorney candidates with no work experience prior to law school should have a law school GPA of at least 3.0 for schools on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent on other scales.
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications:

• OGC reviews all candidates for the following competencies:
  • Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, particularly in compressed timeframes.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.
  • Ability to navigate changing circumstances.
  • Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.
• Honors Attorneys have less than three years of post-law school experience. Honors Attorneys work under the close supervision of experienced attorneys.