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Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties)

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location
Washington, DC
Compensation
$149,913 - $197,200 / year

How to apply

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Job description

Summary

Attorneys working in 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. These attorneys ensure that FBI activities comply with the U.S. Constitution, federal privacy laws such as the Privacy Act of 1974 and Section 208 of the E-Government Act, executive actions, regulations, and policies.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Requirements

Must be a U. S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information. Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Merrifield, Virginia

Evaluation

All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Leadership Oral/Written Communication Research

Required documents

1. Your cover letter and resume, not to exceed 2 pages. 2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages. 3. Proof of current and active bar association membership. 4. Copy of Law School Transcripts. 5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee). 6. DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference). Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership. Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email. Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate, and the interested location. (Example: OGC_PCLU_Huntsville_2026_Internal/External and/or OGC_PCLU_Merrifield_2026_Internal/External) Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov

How to apply

To apply for the Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties) position, please click here.

Additional information

Merrifield, VA: (GS-14) $143,913.00, - $187,093.00 (GS-15) $169,279.00 - $197,200.00 Relocation Expenses Selected internal FBI candidates will be offered a 20% cost transfer (relocation incentive), if eligible. To receive the incentive, internal FBI candidates will have to sign a 1-year service agreement and provide a proof of residency verifying they relocated to their new geographic area. To be eligible for a cost transfer, the candidate must move 50 miles or more to the location. Proof of change in residency will be required. External: Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The FBI may authorize a relocation incentive of up to 25% for current federal employees.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.

Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Jul 23, 2026
Washington, District of Columbia

How to apply

Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Summary

Attorneys working in 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. These attorneys ensure that FBI activities comply with the U.S. Constitution, federal privacy laws such as the Privacy Act of 1974 and Section 208 of the E-Government Act, executive actions, regulations, and policies.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Requirements

Must be a U. S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information. Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Merrifield, Virginia

Evaluation

All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Leadership Oral/Written Communication Research

Required documents

1. Your cover letter and resume, not to exceed 2 pages. 2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages. 3. Proof of current and active bar association membership. 4. Copy of Law School Transcripts. 5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee). 6. DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference). Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership. Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email. Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate, and the interested location. (Example: OGC_PCLU_Huntsville_2026_Internal/External and/or OGC_PCLU_Merrifield_2026_Internal/External) Step 3: Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov

How to apply

To apply for the Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties) position, please click here.

Additional information

Merrifield, VA: (GS-14) $143,913.00, - $187,093.00 (GS-15) $169,279.00 - $197,200.00 Relocation Expenses Selected internal FBI candidates will be offered a 20% cost transfer (relocation incentive), if eligible. To receive the incentive, internal FBI candidates will have to sign a 1-year service agreement and provide a proof of residency verifying they relocated to their new geographic area. To be eligible for a cost transfer, the candidate must move 50 miles or more to the location. Proof of change in residency will be required. External: Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The FBI may authorize a relocation incentive of up to 25% for current federal employees.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.