Attorney

JOB DESCRIPTIONAt the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we strengthen and elevate it. We are seeking exceptional individuals with experience in law, litigation, and legal research who are ready to contribute effectively to their teams by navigating complex court systems and handling high-stakes trials and appeals.As an attorney, you will provide legal advice, represent the FBI in legal proceedings, and manage litigation cases using advanced legal research and trial preparation techniques. Your role will involve defending the Bureau in court, drafting legal documents, and overseeing appeals with the precision and expertise that comes from analyzing complex legal issues, presenting persuasive arguments, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.The attorney’s role has no age limit, no firearm requirement, and no physical fitness test—just a passion for upholding justice through thorough legal research and effective litigation. To prepare for your transition into the FBI, you will receive specialized training in FBI policies and procedures, equipping you to handle the unique challenges of federal litigation and court proceedings.The FBI is proud to be a multigenerational agency committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from every background, culture, and perspective belong, succeed, and realize their full potential. With the FBI’s comprehensive benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary that values your contribution, flexible work arrangements, and organizational support to balance work and personal life. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career—all while impacting your community through meaningful legal work.Be part of creating a safer, more just future. Apply today.HOW TO APPLYSTEP 1 : Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.STEP 2 : Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.STEP 3 : Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.Other supporting documents:College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents. This position is eligible for telework and/or compressed work schedule (CWS) consistent with Agency policies at the discretion of the Assistant Director.SALARY LEVELPay level for this position:GS 14–15: $139,395.00–$191,100.00Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.DUTIESServe as an attorney and ethics counselor within the Ethics and Integrity Unit (EIU), supporting the FBI's Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official (DDAEO) responsibilities and related requirements, including implementing the ethics standards established by federal conflict of interest statutes; Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations; DOJ supplementary regulations; as well as the FBI's Code of Conduct, Ethics, Integrity and Core Value Programs, and any related policies and procedures.Review, research, and advise (in writing and orally), as well as train, FBI employees on such ethics standards and related matters.Review, and advise accordingly, on confidential and public financial disclosure reports.Plan, perform, collaborate, and complete self-identified or assigned work on such ethics standards and related matters.Support, as needed, the Compliance Program.Establish and maintain effective relationships with FBI leadership, its employees, DOJ officials, other members of the law enforcement and intelligence community, as well as industry partners, on such ethics standards and related matters.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCEGS 14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must also have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience, to include the following:Experience in analytical and evaluative methods/techniques for assessing program development for executing and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Experience providing advice on a variety of ethics and standards of conduct issues including, but not limited to, gifts, conflicts of interest, political activities, teaching speaking-writing activities, travel, outside employment, employee involvement misuse of position, ethics training requirements, financial disclosure reporting, and misuse of government time and property. Experience in the substantive nature of agency programs and activities, missions, policies/objectives, management principles/processes.GS 15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must also have 5 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience, to include the following:Provide expert legal and policy advice and audience to the highest level of FBI management on ethics and standards of conduct issues.KEY REQUIREMENTSMust be a U.S. citizen.Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license.Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.Must be willing to travel as required.Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATIONAll applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member if the bar (any US jurisdiction).All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

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