Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Serves in a Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Perform legal research while selecting, assembling, summarizing and compiling substantive information by the use of statutes, regulations, and Department of Justice Orders in the preparation of draft responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims. Assists in the preparation for litigation; analyzes facts; recommends possible courses of action; drafts or examines legal documents relative to the bureau's activities; interprets statutes, rules, regulations and new legislation; and performs other functions related to the overall operation of the Regional Legal Office. Determines if submissions are properly filed under the correct statute and advises institution staff, Consolidated Legal Center staff, and individual claimants of alternatives if the claim is more appropriately acceptable under another statute. Updates and alerts the Regional Counsel, the Deputy Regional Counsel, and other employees of relevant changes in the policy and law as they occur. Independently receives, reviews and analyzes suits under the Federal Tort Claims Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Constitutional complaints, habeas corpus, mandamus and Administrative Procedures Act and any other complaint or action related to the custodial environment or operation of the bureau.
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.
bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov 972-352-4200
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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