Senior Counsel, Corrections & Federal Law

Department of Justice

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 197,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Justice, Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch in Washington, DC, seeks an attorney to advise senior leadership on statutory and constitutional matters related to inmate confinement and related DOJ policy. The incumbent will collaborate with BOP divisions, DOJ officials, and other agencies on complex legal questions, interpreting state and federal laws, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

A J.D.

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree and active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

  • Advise senior leaders, supervisors, and staff on legal aspects, interpretation, applicability and compliance with statutes and regulations related to inmate confinement.
  • Collaborate with other BOP divisions, DOJ officials, and other Executive Branch agencies on statutory matters affecting the BOP.

Skills

Correctional law

Education

J.D. degree
Bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Job description

The Department of Justice, Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch in Washington, DC, seeks an attorney to advise senior leadership on statutory and constitutional matters related to inmate confinement and related DOJ policy. The incumbent will collaborate with BOP divisions, DOJ officials, and other agencies on complex legal questions, interpreting state and federal laws, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

A J.D.

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