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$93,000 a year
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington Full-day Full-time

Description:

The CIA's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is an independent office that supports the General Counsel in their role as chief legal officer for the Agency. OGC personnel provide legal advice and guidance to the Director of CIA and other Agency officials on a variety of legal matters related to the Agency's operations and management as they fulfill their National Security mission.

Please visit cia.gov/careers , to view all job opportunities currently available.

Requirements:

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

All candidates for attorney positions should possess the following attributes:
  • Experience with legal analysis, reasoning and writing, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes
  • Demonstrated advanced interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement in challenging situations
  • Ability to navigate changing circumstances
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA
Minimum Qualifications (dependent on position)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
  • Active membership in the bar of any US jurisdiction
  • At least three years of document experience in one or more of the Agency's practice areas (employment, environmental, ethics, fiscal, FISA, FOIA, government contracts, litigation, tax, and technology/cyber)
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Oct 1, 2025;   from: usajobs.gov

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