Attorneys at the CIA provide advice and counsel on a variety of issues relating to intelligence and national security, as well as on the routine practices of an executive agency deployed worldwide.Minimum Qualifications:Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027.Must pass the bar within 14 months of their employment start date.Honors Attorney candidates with no work experience prior to law school should have a law school GPA of at least 3.0 for schools on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent on other scales.Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigationDesired Qualifications:OGC reviews all candidates for the following competencies:Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, particularly in compressed timeframes.Interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.Ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.Ability to navigate changing circumstances.Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.Honors Attorneys have less than three years of post-law school experience. Honors Attorneys work under the close supervision of experienced attorneys.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The CIA is the nation's premier agency for providing global intelligence in the ever-changing political, social, economic, technological, and military landscapes. Our mission is straightforward but critical: to protect America's national security. By collecting valuable foreign intelligence, conducting timely analysis, and executing covert actions, the CIA preempts threats and protects everything we hold dear. From data analysis to clandestine operations to cyber security, our efforts are innovative, impactful, collaborative and driven by our mission. At the CIA, you can use your exceptional talents on work that is at the heart of world-shaping events. This is a place where everything you are - and everything you do - matters. Join us and discover why using your abilities to help keep our nation safe means everything.
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