Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties)
What you'd do
The Investigative and Administrative Law Branch assists the supporting the operational and administrative components of the FBI by providing timely, accurate, and cogent legal advice and counsel on a wide range of issues and matters. Attorneys working in the Privacy and Civil Liberties Unit (PCLU) apply their expertise, skills, and education to protect the nation by providing legal advice and counsel across all FBI investigative and intelligence collection programs.
Major duties
GS-14 Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance on FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties; Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy, civil liberties and procurement matters; Participates in the policy process to ensure all legal equities and risks are addressed; and Drafts memos and decisional papers for executive management. GS-15 Briefs OGC executive management on legal issues arising from operational clients.
What you need to qualify
GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
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