attorney Dublin, CA
Job description
Duties
The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative channels or litigation channels and includes but is not limited to such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene & sanitation, discipline. The attorney will work closely with different United States Attorney's Offices handling litigation issues.
This position is part of the CLC Western Regional Office, Stockton, California, with a duty location of Dublin, California. The incumbent will be expected to provide advice and guidance and training to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. The position requires frequent professional communication with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts, agency officials, and outside stakeholders. The incumbent will need to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court or other forums on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. The incumbent is expected to conduct legal research, prepare litigation reports, and draft legal documents as necessary in order to represent and defend the agency's position, and assist the U.S. Attorney's Office with their representation of the Bureau of Prisons, with minimal supervision. The incumbent should also have the ability to take both standard and unique legal issues and determine appropriate legal strategies. Although extensive correctional law training will be available, the incumbent should be a self-starter and be able to operate independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the issues encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages, and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to conduct pat down and visual searches of inmates and search inmate work or living areas for contraband." The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff, and during riots or escape attempts.
The Practice areas related to this position are: Correctional Law, and Health/Medical
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
Qualifications
Applicant must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience for the GS-12 level, 2 years for the GS-13 level, and 3 years for the GS-14 level. It should be noted these are minimum requirements for the GS levels; the actual starting GS level will depend on the presence of any specialized knowledge and experience, such as extensive experience in correctional law.
Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law and/or federal civil litigation is preferred, but not required.
Education
See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional information
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the successful completion of "Institution Familiarization” and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques."
Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the United States, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act (see, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens/). Pursuant to DOJ component policies, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Trustee’s Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, qualifying non-U.S. citizens meeting immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations. However, please be advised that the appointment of non-U.S. citizens is extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years. The three-year period is cumulative, not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees, or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas, are excepted from this requirement. This is a Department security requirement which is waived only for extreme circumstances and handled on a case-by-case basis
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check and must pass a review of their income tax filing history.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample by June 16, 2023, to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Western Regional Office
7338 Shoreline Drive
Stockton, California 95219
Attention: Dennis Wong, Regional Counsel
It is preferred that you submit your application via e-mail to [email protected]
No telephone calls please. The position will remain open until filled, but no later than June 16, 2023.
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PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY ONLINE.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You may preview questions for this vacancy.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.This position is processed under Direct Hire, veteran’s preference and Category Rating procedures do not apply.
Applicants will be evaluated utilizing the documentation submitted and considered for the grade level in which the resume and/or educational transcripts supports.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $102,489.00 - $183,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Bar (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Federal Bureau of Prisons
CEO: Colette S. Peters
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.bop.gov
Year Founded: 1930
