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Salary$93k – $200k
LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Typefull-time
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentOffice of General Counsel
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Experience with legal analysis, reasoning and writing
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
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
U.S. citizenship
Background investigation
Summary
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.
Duties
There are more than a dozen occupations within CIA’s Office of General Counsel. These include attorneys in the following practices areas: Employment, Environmental, Ethics, Fiscal, FISA, FOIA, Government Contracts, Litigation, Tax, and Technology/Cyber. Additional opportunities exist within the Office of General Counsel for Honors Attorney, Summer Law Clerk, Law Librarian, and Paralegal positions.
Qualifications
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:
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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
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Demonstrated advanced interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment
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Ability to exercise sound judgement in challenging situations
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Ability to navigate changing circumstances
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Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently
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Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA
Minimum Qualifications (dependent on position)
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
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Active membership in the bar of any US jurisdiction
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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)
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Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Education
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Educational requirements are job specific, please visit cia.gov/careers, for occupational requirements.
How you will be evaluated
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
Required documents
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How to apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Other information
The CIA’s Office of General Counsel is seeking experienced legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, and law librarians, to join their team and help address complex national security issues as part of the Agency’s critical mission.
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