Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties)

Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance to FBI clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties; Reviews and edits privacy documentation and information sharing agreements submitted by clients; Drafts memos, policies, and other documents for FBI executive management, ensuring compliance with law and policy; Briefs FBI executive management on issues related to privacy and civil liberties; Conducts training for FBI personnel on privacy and civil liberties matters; Supports the component's Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer, who is responsible for ensuring component-wide compliance with information privacy and civil liberties mandates; and Develops and evaluates legislative, regulatory, and other policy proposals that implicate privacy issues.

Must be a U. S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance. Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to SCI. Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually. The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association.

Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information. Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.

While not a mandatory requirement, a candidate with significant US government privacy experience, whether in law enforcement, the Intelligence Community, or other federal agencies, would be especially valuable and likely to succeed in the role. The resume and supporting documentation will determine whether the candidate meets the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application. Applicants deemed most competitive will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Leadership Oral/Written Communication Research

The FBI's OGC is seeking a highly qualified attorney with privacy and civil liberties experience to join its exciting and challenging legal practice. OGC provides legal advice on a wide range of substantive issues to the entire FBI, including the Director, FBI Headquarters officials and personnel, and agents and professional staff in the 55 domestic field offices. OGC works closely with other elements of the Department of Justice, other members of the Intelligence Community, including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency and the White House.

OGC also assists the FBI in forming partnerships with other federal, state, local, and international agencies, as well as private sector entities, in support of FBI operations.

To apply for the Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties) position, please click here.

Your cover letter and resume A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages Proof of current and active bar association membership Copy of Law School Transcripts Current SF-50 (if external government employee) DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference, if applicable) Please

Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership. Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email. Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. (Example: OGC_MH_PCLU_2026_External/Internal) Step 3: Submit the completed application email to [email protected].