Senior Attorney-Advisor | Pretrial Justice Lead

US Pretrial Services Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pretrial Services Agency in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor to lead key legal initiatives and serve as chief legal counsel on criminal law, operations, and compliance. The role requires JD from an ABA-accredited school and active bar status.

Ideal candidates will oversee legal staff, provide expert advice to senior officials, and represent the agency in major proceedings while shaping strategies that enhance public safety and justice integrity.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. state or DC.
• If not a DC Bar member, eligible for admission without examination under DC Court of Appeals Rule 46(e)(3).

Responsibilities

• Lead staff attorneys and other legal staff providing advice, analysis, or support.
• Advise senior officials on complex legal problems and strategic matters.
• Represent the Agency in major proceedings and shape policies that advance public safety and justice integrity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Federal law

Legal writing

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate degree (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

US Pretrial Services Agency in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor to lead key legal initiatives and serve as chief legal counsel on criminal law, operations, and compliance. The role requires JD from an ABA-accredited school and active bar status.

Ideal candidates will oversee legal staff, provide expert advice to senior officials, and represent the agency in major proceedings while shaping strategies that enhance public safety and justice integrity.