Assistant General Counsel – Legislative and Correctional Issues

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System 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
We work at the Bureau of Prisons in Washington, District of Columbia. The job is to help the prison system follow the law. We give legal advice to staff and leaders. We help keep the prisons safe and help people get ready to go back to the community.

What you will do
You will give legal advice on many topics. These include how to run prisons, how to follow the First Step Act, how to handle dangerous prisoners, how to keep inmates who threaten others safe, how to stop drones, how to move prisoners from other countries, how to set sentences, and how to approve release requests. You will work with other prison staff, the Department of Justice, and other government agencies.

What you need
You need a law degree and a license to practice law. You should have experience in criminal law or prison law. You should be able to read and explain laws. You should be a good writer and a good speaker. You should be able to work with many people.

What you will get
You will work in a big federal agency. You will get a good salary. You will have health insurance and retirement benefits. You will work in Washington, District of Columbia. You will have opportunities to learn and grow.