Senior Attorney - Disciplinary & Professional Responsibility

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice seeks a General Attorney in the Office of Professional Responsibility to adjudicate FBI employee misconduct, upholding integrity and high standards. The role involves advising on disciplinary matters, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating with internal oversight bodies.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree, be admitted to the bar, and meet specialized experience requirements for GS-14/15 levels; travel may be occasional.

Qualifications

• This position requires interpreting and analyzing legal issues.
• Experience preparing advisory opinions, briefs, memoranda and reports.
• Providing continual, accurate legal advice on FBI disciplinary matters.
• GS-15 requires mentoring lower-level attorneys in disciplinary matters.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze complex legal issues relevant to FBI disciplinary matters.
• Prepare detailed advisory opinions, legal briefs and memoranda.
• Offer timely legal advice on procedural, operational and personnel issues.
• Mentor junior attorneys in analyzing disciplinary cases.

Skills

Legal analysis

Advisory opinions

Disciplinary matters

Mentoring

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The United States Department of Justice seeks a General Attorney in the Office of Professional Responsibility to adjudicate FBI employee misconduct, upholding integrity and high standards. The role involves advising on disciplinary matters, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating with internal oversight bodies.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree, be admitted to the bar, and meet specialized experience requirements for GS-14/15 levels; travel may be occasional.