Posted July 03, 2026
Attorney (Privacy and Civil Liberties)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C.
Full Time
Reference: FederalBureauofInvestigation875245400
Attorneys 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
- Possess a law degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school; and
- Proof of active membership and good standing with any U. S. jurisdiction bar association
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting proof of J.D. degree and proof of good standing with a U. S. jurisdiction bar association. Please see the "Required Documents: section of this announcement for additional information.
Education: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have a LLM degree or other graduate law school degree in additional to J.D.) and be an active member of a U.S. jurisdiction bar association.
- Consults 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.
GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience.
