Honors Attorney
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Salary$94k – $122k
LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 3 yrs
DepartmentOffice of General Counsel
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027
Must pass the bar within 14 months of their employment start date
Honors Attorney candidates with no work experience prior to law school should have a law school GPA of at least 3.0 for schools on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent on other scales
Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, particularly in compressed timeframes
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations
Ability to navigate changing circumstances
Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently
Honors Attorneys have less than three years of post-law school experience
U.S. citizenship
Background investigation
Summary
Attorneys at the CIA provide advice and counsel on a variety of issues relating to intelligence and national security, as well as on the routine practices of an executive agency deployed worldwide.
Duties
CIA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) has an exciting, dynamic practice that covers a broad range of legal issues and practice areas, including national security law, fiscal law, employment law, government contracts and procurement, ethics, technology and cyber law, digital privacy, and FISA, among others. Honors Attorneys serve two 18-month rotations in our centralized OGC office, where we provide the core legal advice and counsel for Agency-wide functions. The most competitive candidates will have strong academic credentials, demonstrated excellence in their prior work experience, and show a clear commitment to public service.
As an Honors Attorney, you will:
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Provide legal advice and policy counsel to CIA leadership on complex areas of law affecting the CIA’s duties and responsibilities under authorities including the National Security Act, the CIA Act, and Executive Orders.
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Conduct legal research and analysis on sensitive matters.
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Deliver training on a variety of laws and policies affecting CIA personnel.
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Engage with other Intelligence Community elements, federal agencies, and congressional committees.
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Maintain productive working relationships with other OGC and Agency officers to further CIA’s mission.
Hiring process
PLEASE NOTE: OGC will accept resumes for Honors Attorney positions from 17-30 August 2026. OGC will not evaluate resumes submitted for the Honors Attorney position outside of that window. Resumes are limited to 1 page in length and must list the applicant’s GPA. In addition, all candidates must also submit their current law school transcript when prompted to submit an optional supplemental attachment.
Qualifications
Minimum 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.
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027.
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Must pass the bar within 14 months of their employment start date.
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Honors Attorney candidates with no work experience prior to law school should have a law school GPA of at least 3.0 for schools on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent on other scales.
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Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications:
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OGC reviews all candidates for the following competencies:
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Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, particularly in compressed timeframes.
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Interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.
•
Ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.
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Ability to navigate changing circumstances.
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Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.
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Honors Attorneys have less than three years of post-law school experience. Honors Attorneys work under the close supervision of experienced attorneys.
Education
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027
How you will be evaluated
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
Required documents
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
How to apply
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