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Assistant General Counsel (Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Washington, DC

$143,913 – $197,200

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. 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 U.S. jurisdiction

Nice to have

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

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