Senior Intelligence Law Counsel for Court Judges

Austin Community College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid annual leave

Sick leave 13 days per year

TSP participation

Health benefits program

Commuter benefit program

On-site fitness facility

Professional development

Student loan forgiveness

Child development center access

Job summary

The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court seeks a Legal Advisor to assist the Judges in evaluating applications by the U.S. government for authority to conduct electronic surveillance, physical search or other forms of intelligence gathering under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The Legal Advisors provide guidance on legal issues presented in applications before the Court. Applicants should be licensed attorneys with substantial federal experience and a background in

Qualifications

• Eight years of legal work experience with at least one year at JSP‑15/GS‑15 level.
• Licensed attorney, member in good standing of the bar of at least one jurisdiction.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred; background check will be conducted.

Skills

Intelligence law expertise

Constitutional law knowledge

Privacy law knowledge

Communications technology law

Federal clerkship experience

Job description

The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court seeks a Legal Advisor to assist the Judges in evaluating applications by the U.S. government for authority to conduct electronic surveillance, physical search or other forms of intelligence gathering under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The Legal Advisors provide guidance on legal issues presented in applications before the Court. Applicants should be licensed attorneys with substantial federal experience and a background in