Closing Date: 20th February, 2026
Description:
Job Description:The incumbent will provide legal, technical, and advisory services to the Regional Counsel, Regional Director, and regional and institution staff, and serve as legal and technical advisor on questions of legal aspects of correctional administration to the Mid-Atlantic Region CLC. The incumbent will also be involved in the management of a legal office, which oversees the legal operations associated with several correctional institutions: FCC Hazelton, FCI Cumberland, and FPC Morgantown. The incumbent will provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. Incumbent will supervise the administrative responsibilities of the Regional Office pertaining to requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the Administrative Remedy Program. The incumbent will also be expected to communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts and agency officials. The incumbent is required to have thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions.
The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with regional and institution management and line staff with respect to policies within the purview of the Bureau of Prisons and institutions in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications: Prior supervisory experience and experience in correctional law is highly desired.
Salary:
Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-14 or GS-15.
Number of Positions
One
Travel:
Some travel is required.
Relocation Expenses
Authorized.
Authorized.