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Deputy Branch Chief (Litigation Branch)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemWashington, DC · Lead / Staff / Principal
$143,913 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
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