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Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Branch Chief), Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch

Hiring Organization

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Hiring Office

Central Office, Office of General Counsel, Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch, Washington, DC

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Location: Washington, DC 20534 - United States

Location: Washington, DC 20534 - United States Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026

About the Office

The mission of the Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch (LCI) is to provide legal advice to Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff covering a broad range of subjects, including but not limited to: federal executions; civil commitment of sexually dangerous prisoners; Special Administrative Measures preventing threats from inmates associated with violence, national security, and terrorism; Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to detect unauthorized drones; extradition of detainees from foreign courts; federal sentencing; First Step Act of 2018 implementation; reviewing and processing compassionate release / Reduction of Sentence requests; review of internal policies as well as proposed legislation that might affect BOP operations.

Job Description

The Deputy Associate General Counsel of the Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch (LCI) assists the Associate General Counsel in the management of the Branch. Based on the needs of the Branch, the Deputy Associate General Counsel of LCI Branch could, for example, be responsible for supervising other LCI 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 support to Assistant U.S. Attorney's and DOJ attorneys and handling a caseload. The incumbent works with and advises senior leaders, supervisors, and staff concerning legal aspects of, and the interpretation, applicability, and compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, and constitutional provisions relating to the confinement of inmates. The incumbent will work closely with other divisions within BOP, Department of Justice officials, United States Attorneys Office staff and officials within the Executive Branch on statutory matters that affect the BOP and to resolve correctional issues.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 2.5 years of post - J.D. experience.

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in legislative & correctional issues is preferred, but not required.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample, and a list of legal references by August 14, 2026 to Paul Irby, Associate General Counsel, at pirby@bop.gov . Please include in the subject line "LCI Assistant General Counsel."

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

The possible salary range is: GS-14 ($143,913-$187,093) / GS-15 ($169,279-$197,200).

Number of Positions

One

Travel

Some travel may be required (25% or less for training and work related travel).

Relocation Expenses

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