Description:

About the Office:
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.

Job Description:
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.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications: 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.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample, and a list of legal references by March 27, 2026 to Paul Irby, Associate General Counsel, at pirby@bop.gov. Please include in the subject line "LCI Assistant General Counsel."

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary:
The possible salary range is: GS-12 ($102,415-$133,142), GS-13 ($121,785-158,322), GS-14 ($143,913-$187,093), or GS-15 ($169,279-$197,200).

Number of Positions

One

Travel:

Some travel may be required.

Relocation Expenses

Not authorized.