What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Advisor, Edgefield position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Hiring Office
Southeast Region, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield, South Carolina
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Location:
501 Gary Hill Road
Edgefield , SC 29824 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, August 7, 2026
About the Office
The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield is part of the South Carolina Consolidated Legal Center, which provides litigation support to the United States Attorneys’ Offices for inmate litigation arising out of several facilities including: FCI Bennettsville, FCI Edgefield, FCI Estill, and FCI Williamsburg. The legal practice of the South Carolina CLC covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional and constitutional law, which is a practice that relies heavily on constitutional law, tort law, and other administrative law. This practice is primarily civil in nature. This practice also involves providing legal guidance and support to Federal Bureau of Prison employees through internal and administrative processes (e.g. administrative claims). The legal issues covered include, but are not limited to inmates' access to to courts, conditions of confinement (e.g., medical care, religious accommodations, etc.), post-sentencing processes (e.g., sentence computations and inmate discipline), and post-sentence administration (e.g., First Step Act eligibility determinations).
Job Description
The selected is expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at any of the facilities covered by the South Carolina CLC, including members of the Executive Staff. The selected will also 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 rationale for its correctional management decisions. The selected is expected to perform extensive legal research and writing independently with minimal oversight and is also expected to learn and adapt to BOP protocols in order to achieve optimal levels of advocacy and persuasion.
This is a primary law enforcement position. Although 5 U.S.C. 3307 established a maximum entry age of 36 for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution, applicants for this announcement can be considered up to age 39. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you must submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage. Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. 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."
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.
Qualifications
Applicant must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is highly desired.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample, and list of references by August 7, 2026, to Latease Bailey-Close, Regional Counsel, at lbaileyclose@bop.gov.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-12 ($89,508-$116,362), GS-13 ($106,437-$138,370), or GS-14 ($125,776-$163,514).
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Hiring Office
Southeast Region, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield, South Carolina
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Location:
501 Gary Hill Road
Edgefield , SC 29824 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, August 7, 2026
About the Office
The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield is part of the South Carolina Consolidated Legal Center, which provides litigation support to the United States Attorneys’ Offices for inmate litigation arising out of several facilities including: FCI Bennettsville, FCI Edgefield, FCI Estill, and FCI Williamsburg. The legal practice of the South Carolina CLC covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional and constitutional law, which is a practice that relies heavily on constitutional law, tort law, and other administrative law. This practice is primarily civil in nature. This practice also involves providing legal guidance and support to Federal Bureau of Prison employees through internal and administrative processes (e.g. administrative claims). The legal issues covered include, but are not limited to inmates' access to to courts, conditions of confinement (e.g., medical care, religious accommodations, etc.), post-sentencing processes (e.g., sentence computations and inmate discipline), and post-sentence administration (e.g., First Step Act eligibility determinations).
Job Description
The selected is expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at any of the facilities covered by the South Carolina CLC, including members of the Executive Staff. The selected will also 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 rationale for its correctional management decisions. The selected is expected to perform extensive legal research and writing independently with minimal oversight and is also expected to learn and adapt to BOP protocols in order to achieve optimal levels of advocacy and persuasion.
This is a primary law enforcement position. Although 5 U.S.C. 3307 established a maximum entry age of 36 for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution, applicants for this announcement can be considered up to age 39. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you must submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage. Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. 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."
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.
Qualifications
Applicant must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is highly desired.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), resume (not to exceed two pages), writing sample, and list of references by August 7, 2026, to Latease Bailey-Close, Regional Counsel, at lbaileyclose@bop.gov.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-12 ($89,508-$116,362), GS-13 ($106,437-$138,370), or GS-14 ($125,776-$163,514).
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement PlanSalary : $89,508 - $163,514