About this role
Job SummaryAttorneys working in PCLU apply their expertise, skills, and education to protect the nation by providing legal advice and counsel across all FBI investigative and intelligence collection programs. These attorneys ensure that FBI activities comply with the U.S. Constitution, federal privacy laws such as the Privacy Act of 1974 and Section 208 of the E-Government Act, executive actions, regulations, and policies.
QualificationsGS-14: Applicants applying for the Gs-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
Major DutiesConsults 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.RequirementsMust 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.