Deputy Regional Counsel

Closing Date: 20th February, 2026

Description:

About the Office:
The legal practice at the South Central Regional Office covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline.

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 all regional Consolidated Legal Centers (CLC). The incumbent will also be involved in the management of a legal office, which oversees the legal operations associated with several correctional institutions: FCI Big Spring, FCI Bastrop, FMC Carswell, FMC Fort Worth, FCI LaTuna, and FCI Seagoville. 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 Remedies 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 South Central 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.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a resume (not to exceed two pages), list of references, a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample by February 20, 2026, to Kacie Inman, Regional Counsel at KInman@bop.gov.

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 and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-14 or GS-15.
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Some travel is required.
Authorized

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