Assistant General Counsel

Bureau of Prisons Washington, District of Columbia $ 143,913 – $ 197,200

Full-time Closes 03 Nov 2026 · 8 days left

Washington, District of Columbia $ 143,913 – $ 197,200 Full-time Closes 03 Nov 2026

What the job is
This job is for a lawyer who works for the Bureau of Prisons in Washington, DC. The lawyer helps keep prisons safe and fair.
What you will do
You will give legal advice to prison staff. You will help with rules about prison management, new laws like the First Step Act, and special safety rules. You will review policies and help with legal requests for release or sentence changes. You will work with other government agencies.
What you need
You must be a qualified lawyer. You need a law degree and a license to practice. Experience in criminal or correctional law is helpful. You must be a U.S. citizen.
What you will get
You will have a good salary between $143,913 and $197,200. You will work in Washington, DC. The job is full-time and on-site.