Attorney (Operational Technology)

About the role

The Operational Technology Law Unit (OTLU) provides legal policy advice and real-time operational legal support on a diverse range of matters pertaining to the FBI's use of investigative technology, with its primary clients being the FBI Operational Technology Division (OTD), Information Technology Infrastructure Division (ITID) and the Information Technology Applications & Data Division (ITADD).

What you will do

• Serve as legal counsel to assigned client division sections, units, and programs.
• Advise client units and investigators on complex investigations and on the procedural and operational requirements for using technical investigative solutions.
• Research and draft applications, orders and legal memoranda.
• Develop, maintain, and manage relations with prosecutors and defense counsel, and provide advice to other federal, state, and local enforcement agencies on the use of technical investigative methods, including federal electronic surveillance statutes; and Provide guidance on the application of relevant statutes and other authorities in all FBI operations and investigations as required, including the FBI Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide (DIOG) and Attorney General Guidelines.
• GS-15: In addition to the duties described above: Identify gaps and develop legal policy solutions, including legislative and administrative proposals on emerging investigative technology issues and their impact on electronic surveillance and FBI criminal and national security investigations.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Selectee may be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
• The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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.

How you will be evaluated

All applicants are rated on the following competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Governance and Legal Jurisprudence Leadership Oral/Written Communication Research

Documents you must provide

• Your cover letter and resume (maximum of 2 pages).
• A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages.
• Proof of current and active bar association membership.
• Copy of Law School Transcripts.
• Current SF-50 (if external government employee).
• DD 214 (proof of Veteran's Preference).
• Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar association Membership.
• Step 1: Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents.
• Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3) sentences in the body of the email.
• Step 2: Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate.
• (Example: OGC_MH_OTLU_2026_External/Internal) Step 3: Submit the completed application email to ***

What to expect next

Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.

Additional information

Salary Washington, D.C. GS-14: $132,368 - $172,075 GS-15: $155,700 - $183,500 Huntsville, AL GS-14: $130, 987 - $170, 289 GS-15: $154, 075 - $197, 200