Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Supervisory Attorney
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Summary
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 2.5 to 4 years post-JD legal or other relevant experience. Preferred qualification: Prior experience in correctional law is preferred, but not required.
Major Duties
The Federal Correctional Complex Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) in Beaumont, Texas, is under the direction of the South Central Regional Office and provides litigation support to the United States Attorney's Offices for inmate litigation arising out of the Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (three separate institutions) and the Federal Prison Camp, Bryan, Texas. The legal practice of CLC Beaumont covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement issues, such as medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene & sanitation, and inmate discipline. CLC Beaumont also provides assistance to federal and state law enforcement agencies and federal and state courts regarding issues relating to the CLC and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The selected will be the direct supervisor of the attorneys and legal support staff within the Beaumont CLC. The selected will assign matters/cases and establish protocols and priorities for the CLC. Supervision includes complying with BOP and Department of Justice protocols and procedures, to include timely periodic progress reviews and final evaluations. Supervision also requires providing/arranging appropriate training for subordinate staff and providing support and guidance as needed. As a member of the Beaumont CLC, the selected will be expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at the correctional facilities within the CLC, including members of the Executive Staff. The selected will also be required to handle other legal matters which pertain to BOP institutions. The selected will be expected to communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts, and agency officials. The selected must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rational for its correctional management decisions. The selected will be expected to provide litigation support to the United States Attorney's Office related to BOP litigation including, but not limited to, drafting litigation reports, responsive briefs, and discovery responses. The selected will be expected to perform extensive legal research and writing independently with minimal oversight and will be expected to learn BOP policies and procedures in order to be an effective and persuasive advocate. This is a primary law enforcement position. 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 "Introduction to Correctional Techniques, Phase I" locally and the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques, Phase II" at the Staff Training Academy. 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 shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area 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 riots or escape attempts. The Practice areas related to this position are: Correctional Law, Constitutional Law, and Civil Litigation.
Requirements
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). Key Requirements: See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Required Documents
Resume: Resume limited to 2 pages showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.) To receive credit for experience contained in an application, the experience must be documented: Reflecting start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND Include the number of hours worked per week. College transcript: includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable). NOTE: If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day. SF-50: for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable. Cover letter highlighting relevant experience Resume (not to exceed two pages) Law school transcripts Writing sample Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), law school transcripts, resume (not to exceed two pages), and a writing sample by October 30, 2026, to Kacie Inman, Regional Counsel, at [email protected]. Applications must be received on or before the application deadline date below: October 30, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO: Legal Careers | Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Supervisory Attorney | United States Department of Justice DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON-LINE. Submit a complete/detailed resume or curriculum vitae. Limit your resume to 2 pages. If the only resume(s) received is/are longer than two pages, your application is ineligible for further consideration. Resume or curriculum vitae must contain all information listed in the Qualifications Section. Submit supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, certification, registration, and/or license, if applicable). A complete application packet (including optional https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094773 responses) MUST be submitted directly to the following email address: [email protected].