Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law Branch

Closing Date: 13th February, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The incumbent will have the responsibility of litigating cases before administrative judges at the MSPB, EEOC, and other forums. The incumbent will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the preparation of Federal District Court trials.

Locations: Two selections will be made from this vacancy with up to six possible locations (Washington, D.C.; Grand Prairie, TX; Kansas City, KS; Annapolis Junction, MD; Stockton, CA and Phoenix, AZ). You may apply for multiple locations at the same time by noting your interest in your cover letter.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in labor and employment discrimination and/or general litigation is highly desired.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume (not to exceed two pages), preferred duty location, list of references, and a writing sample by February 13, 2026, to Douglas Goldring, Associate General Counsel, at BOP-OGC-EmploymentLawApplications@bop.gov. Please include in the subject line “ELB Attorney - February 2026."

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:
Current salary, location, and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12, GS-13, GS-14 or GS-15.

Number of Positions
Two

Travel:

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