Attorney (Forensic Science)

Federal Bureau of Investigation · Department of Justice

Federal · USAJOBS Open to the public
Location
Quantico, VA
Pay
$143,913 – $197,200 a year
Dates
Posted Jun 24 · Closes Jun 23, 2027
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This kind of job

A U.S. federal government job. You apply on USAJOBS with a federal résumé; it has a closing date and pay follows fixed scales (GS or others).

The pay, plainly

About $143,913–$197,200 a year, or $69.19–$94.81 an hour full time (40 hours). Before taxes and deductions.

What they ask for, in short
  • 5 years of experience
Documents usually requested
  • Federal résumé (with hours per week and dates for each job)
  • Academic transcript, if the position requires education
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
  • Photo ID and Social Security card or work authorization (Form I-9)
In our catalog

Federal Bureau of Investigation has 1 other federal opening on MyPRjobs.

About the job

Forensic Science Law attorneys work on a day-to-day basis with renowned FBI Laboratory experts in a wide variety of forensic disciplines: DNA, explosives, trace evidence, code breaking, firearms, and more. Embedded within one of the largest and most comprehensive crime laboratories in the world, FSLU attorneys are experts in legal issues related to forensic science.

Qualifications

GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS-14 must have 2.5 or more years post J.D. attorney experience. GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must have 4 or more years of post J.D. attorney experience. Preferred Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience as a federal or state prosecutor handling complex criminal cases. A passion for learning about novel and complex scientific and/or technical concepts. Demonstrated ability to communicate and build strong relationships with a wide variety of people, especially scientific and/or technical subject matter experts. Experience litigating complex discovery challenges and familiarity with DOJ's Touhy process, helpful but required. Experience litigating challenges to the admissibility of forensic evidence, helpful but not required. Experience using DNA evidence in criminal investigations and court proceedings helpful but not required. Experience providing legal training to prosecutors, law enforcement, or others. Ability to perform superior legal and factual analyses on complex issues. Excellent legal research, legal writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and environments.

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