General Attorney

Summary OPR's mission is to ensure that the FBI maintains its high standards of integrity and professionalism by impartially adjudicating allegations of employee misconduct. Investigative files are referred to OPR where OPR's attorneys promote and enforce disciplinary policies and practices through the application of the FBI Offense Codes and Penalty Guidelines, FBI policy, and state and federal law. OPR's attorneys also provide training on the FBI's disciplinary process to FBI employees. Duties The General Attorney is responsible for all assigned and collateral duties related to the adjudication of employee misconduct matters. Candidates must possess high analytic thinking and strong written and verbal communication skills, work proficiently and independently, demonstrate a high level of business maturity and professionalism, and possess strong collaboration and inter-personal skills. GS-14: Serve as an attorney advisor to all segments of the office. Responsible for review of investigative files and the preparation of investigative reports and legal memoranda. Respond to questions concerning the FBI's disciplinary process and OPR policies from FBI personnel in headquarters and field divisions, other Federal agencies, Congressional overseers, and members of the public. Conduct comprehensive legal research; prepare written documents such as legal memoranda and policy statements; and evaluate proposed legislation and policies impacting the FBI disciplinary process. Assist with training, including presentations to FBI personnel in headquarters and field divisions. GS-15: In addition to the above duties; Responsible for the most complex employee disciplinary cases. Respond to questions from the highest levels of management in the FBI. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. ALL applicants must verify active membership, in good standing, in the U.S. bar association. Qualifications GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must also have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience. Experience in participating in interpreting and analyzing legal issues. Experience preparing detailed advisory opinions, legal briefs, memoranda and/or reports outlining and analyzing facts and legal issues. Experience providing continual, accurate, proper, and timely legal advice on all facets of FBI disciplinary matters ranging from procedural, operation, administrative, and personnel issues. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must also have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience. Experience demonstrating proficiency in interpreting and analyzing complex legal issues. Experience serving as a mentor for lower-level attorneys in the legal analysis of disciplinary matters to be employed in the adjudication of a case. Desired Skills Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are: The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following practice areas: Civil Litigation Employment Law Judicial Clerkship Police Misconduct Professional Responsibility Education Positive Education Requirement This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction). Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Additional information Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits