Associate General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
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Assistant General Counsel (Administrative Law)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$102,415 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves providing legal advice on prison operations, helping ensure inmates are treated fairly while maintaining security, and working with government leaders to handle laws related to corrections.
You'll draft rules, review legislation, and collaborate with other agencies on issues like inmate rights and safety.
It's a great fit for a lawyer with a strong interest in public service and experience in government or administrative law.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction
- Ability to advise on federal and state statutes, regulations, and constitutional provisions related to inmate confinement
- Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws on correctional issues such as inmate rights, conditions of confinement, and sentence computations
- Skills in drafting and reviewing legislation affecting prison operations
- Coordination of rule-making processes and collaboration with Department of Justice officials, U.S. Attorneys Office, and other federal agencies
- Knowledge of administrative law practice areas including government contracts, fiscal law/appropriations, and intellectual property
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Applicants must have a J.D.
degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is preferred, but not required. Major Duties:
The mission of the Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch (LCI) is to provide legal assistance in correctional issues such as inmate rights and conditions of confinement, sentence computations, medical and mental health issues, inmate safety issues, drafts and reviews legislation that might affect BOP operations, and coordinates BOP rule-making process.
The incumbent works with and advises senior leaders, supervisors, and staff concerning legal aspects of, and the interpretation, applicability, and compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, and constitutional provisions relating to the confinement of inmates.
The incumbent will work closely with Departmental officials, the United States Attorneys Office and officials in other Executive Branch on statutory matters that affect the BOP and to resolve correctional issues.
The attorney will work with Bureau of Prisons staff, from other divisions, Department of Justice attorneys, and representatives from other federal agencies with respect to administrative law matters.
The practice areas related to this position are: Government Contracts, Fiscal Law/Appropriates, and Intellectual Property.
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