General Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$143,913–$197,200 Per Year
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
7 days ago

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General Attorney

Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Summary

OPRs mission is to ensure that the FBI maintains its high standards of integrity and professionalism by impartially adjudicating allegations of employee misconduct. Employee misconduct is investigated by the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General as well as the FBIs Internal Affairs Section. Investigative files are then referred to OPR where OPRs attorneys promote and enforce disciplinary policies and practices.

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Summary

OPRs mission is to ensure that the FBI maintains its high standards of integrity and professionalism by impartially adjudicating allegations of employee misconduct. Employee misconduct is investigated by the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General as well as the FBIs Internal Affairs Section. Investigative files are then referred to OPR where OPRs attorneys promote and enforce disciplinary policies and practices.

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/21/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15

Promotion potential 15

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DESTIMP-12999640-26-VL Control number 875508300

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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GS-14:

  • Serve as an attorney advisor to all segments of the office.
  • Responsible for review of investigative files and the preparation of investigative reports and legal memoranda.
  • Respond to questions concerning the FBIs disciplinary process and OPR policies from FBI personnel in headquarters and field divisions, other Federal agencies, Congressional overseers, and members of the public.
  • Conduct comprehensive legal research; prepare written documents such as legal memoranda and policy statements; and evaluate proposed legislation and policies impacting the FBI disciplinary process.
  • Assist with training, including presentations to FBI personnel in headquarters and field divisions.

GS-15: In addition to the above duties;

  • Responsible for the most complex, employee disciplinary cases.
  • Respond to questions from the highest levels of management in the FBI.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
  • Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Qualifications

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must also have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience.

  • Experience in participating in interpreting and analyzing legal issues.
  • Experience preparing detailed advisory opinions, legal briefs, memoranda and/or reports outlining and analyzing facts and legal issues.
  • Experience providing accurate, proper, and timely legal advice on procedural, operational, administrative, and personnel issues.

GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must also have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.

  • Experience demonstrating proficiency in interpreting and analyzing complex legal issues.
  • Experience serving as mentor for lower-level attorneys in the legal analysis of disciplinary matters to be employed in the adjudication of a case.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are: The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following practice areas:

  • Civil Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Judicial Clerkship
  • Police Misconduct
  • Professional Responsibility

Education

Positive Education Requirement This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

  • Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a J.D.) and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Additional information

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated using the FBIs Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Analytic Thinking
  • Governance and Legal Jurisprudence
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal Ability

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Required documents

Required Documents

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  • Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates (Mandatory). Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
  • A complete assessment questionnaire
  • Writing Sample, not to exceed 10 pages (Mandatory)
  • Other supporting documents (if applicable):
  • Proof of current active Bar Association (Mandatory)
  • Photocopy of Law School Transcripts (Mandatory)
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
  • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
  • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
  • The month/year work began
  • Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
  • Specific duties performed

How to Apply

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To apply for the General Attorney position, please click here.

Agency contact information

Parris Styles

Phone 202-324-3000 Email prstyles@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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  • Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates (Mandatory). Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
  • A complete assessment questionnaire
  • Writing Sample, not to exceed 10 pages (Mandatory)
  • Other supporting documents (if applicable):
  • Proof of current active Bar Association (Mandatory)
  • Photocopy of Law School Transcripts (Mandatory)
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
  • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
  • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
  • The month/year work began
  • Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
  • Specific duties performed

How to Apply

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To apply for the General Attorney position, please click here.

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Agency contact information

Parris Styles

Phone 202-324-3000 Email prstyles@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBIs mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. We employ 38,000 people at locations around the globe. In addition to our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 56 Field Offices in major U.S. cities, plus more than 350 satellite offices, called resident agencies, in cities and towns across the nation. In addition, we have more than 60 international offices, called legal attaches (legats), in U.S. embassies worldwide.

Agency contact information

Parris Styles

Phone 202-324-3000 Email prstyles@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Summary

OPRs mission is to ensure that the FBI maintains its high standards of integrity and professionalism by impartially adjudicating allegations of employee misconduct. Employee misconduct is investigated by the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General as well as the FBIs Internal Affairs Section. Investigative files are then referred to OPR where OPRs attorneys promote and enforce disciplinary policies and practices.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/21/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15

Promotion potential 15

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DESTIMP-12999640-26-VL Control number 875508300

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