# Assistant General Counsel (Legislative and Correctional Issues 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/eae6eaf1-2f7c-4343-a919-af83f5f55452

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

- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 143913 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

This role advises Bureau of Prisons leadership on legal matters spanning correctional operations, prisoner rights, sentencing, administrative oversight, and policy compliance. It suits lawyers with a background in corrections or federal litigation who want to influence criminal justice policy at the federal level.

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

## Skills named

Criminal Law

## Required

- J.D. degree
- Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction

## Nice to have

- Prior experience in correctional law
- Prior experience in federal litigation
- Prior experience in civil litigation

Apply on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890182100