Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.
The mission of the Litigation Branch is to provide support to attorneys in the Department of Justice (DOJ) components and in the U.S. Attorney's Offices on cases filed in the District of Columbia and cases having a national impact on Bureau programs and policies. The litigation covers a wide variety of issues, such as constitutional challenges, tort claims, and injunctive relief.
The Litigation Branch also works with and advises the Assistant Director/General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Directors, Regional Directors, and Wardens, and their management staff on issues related to Bureau litigation. The Litigation Branch is responsible for analyzing all adverse decisions against the Bureau to determine if appeal is warranted; this entails working closely with DOJ appellate attorneys and attorneys in the Solicitor General's Office.
The Litigation Branch reviews cases before the Supreme Court and advises attorneys in the Solicitor General's Office of the Bureau's position. Nationwide, the branch reviews and obtains settlement authority for cases and claims above a certain dollar amount. The Litigation Branch also oversees claims filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act and recovers funds owed to the agency pursuant to the Federal Claims Collection Act and the Medical Care Recovery Act.
The Deputy Associate General Counsel of the Litigation Branch assists the Associate General Counsel in the management of the Branch. Based on the needs of the Branch, the Deputy Associate General Counsel of the Litigation Branch could, for example, be responsible for supervising other Litigation Branch attorneys and staff, managing the Branch's workflow, and standing in for the Associate General Counsel upon request.
The incumbent also would likely develop the incumbent's own areas of subject-matter expertise and perform other functions as needed, including, but not limited to, providing direct litigation support to Assistant U.S. Attorney's and DOJ attorneys and handling a caseload.
Like the Associate General Counsel and other Litigation Branch attorneys, the Deputy Associate General Counsel would be responsive to internal and external stakeholders and might be expected to provide training in a variety of subject areas and settings. The Practice areas related to this position are: Correctional Law, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.
See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.
BOP-OGC-LegalAdminOfficer-S@bop.gov
This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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