# Deputy Branch Chief (Litigation Branch)

Hiring organization: [Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bureau-of-prisons-federal-prison-system)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b10a78b5-8d7a-4139-b88b-73a882964591

Listed on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 143913 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the litigation operations of a federal corrections agency, managing legal strategy on cases affecting Bureau policies and programs nationwide. The Deputy Branch Chief supervises attorneys and staff, handles complex litigation across constitutional and administrative law, and serves as senior counsel to agency leadership on legal disputes and settlement authority.

_Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's wording._

## Skills named

Administrative Law, Case Management, Legal Writing

## Required

- J.D. degree
- Active bar membership in any jurisdiction
- At least 3 years of post-J.D. legal experience

## Nice to have

- Prior experience in correctional law, constitutional law, or administrative law
- Prior supervisory experience

Apply on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890606900