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Staff Attorney

U. S. Sentencing Commission · Judicial Branch
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Job Summary

The United States Sentencing Commission is seeking a Staff Attorney to participate in the substantive policy development of the Commission and provide legal support for the Commission's training, research, data, legislative, and administrative functions.

Major Duties

The staff attorney participates in the substantive policy development of the Commission and provides legal support for the Commission's training, research, data, legislative, and administrative functions. Responsibilities include, but are not be limited to: (1) Analyzing federal case law, circuit conflicts, and crime and sentencing legislation; (2) Conducting in-depth legal research related to the application of the federal sentencing guidelines, administrative law, and federal agency practice; (3) Preparing correspondence, legal memoranda, and analytical reports; and, (4) Participating in staff working groups that focus on new legislation, guideline amendments, or other sentencing issues.

Education

Applicants must possess a law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Contact

hr@ussc.gov 202-502-4500

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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