Supervisory Attorney - Advisor (General) (Supervisory CLC Attorney)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons in Beaumont, Texas seeks a qualified attorney to join its legal team. The role requires a J.D. degree, active bar membership, and 2.5 to 4 years of post-JD legal experience. Prior correctional law experience is preferred but not required.

This position focuses on providing legal services within a federal corrections environment, supporting safe and lawful operations and successful reentry initiatives for individuals in custody and community programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 2.5 to 4 years of post-JD legal or other relevant experience.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 2.5 to 4 years post-JD legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred qualification

Prior experience in correctional law is preferred, but not required.