Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA)

What you would do

• Develop guidelines and procedures for carrying out FOIA and Privacy Act rules.
• Serve as the agency's main legal authority on FOIA and Privacy Act laws.
• Direct staff work and give legal advice to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel.
• Coordinate FOIA matters with other Justice Department offices and interagency consultations.
• Advise staff on policies, procedures, and directives from higher-level management.

Do you qualify for GS-15?

With experience: You must have 4 full years (48 months) of professional legal experience after earning your LL.B. or J.D. degree. Your resume must clearly show this experience.

With education: You must have an LL.B. or J.D. degree. The school must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign degrees need an evaluation by a private organization showing they are equal to accredited U.S. education, or full U.S. credit for the courses, and translated transcripts.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Active member of the bar, licensed to practice law in any state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume showing relevant experience, with month and year dates, hours per week if part-time, and federal grade levels held
• Cover letter (optional)
• Completed assessment questionnaire
• JD transcripts showing your degree month, year, and school name
• Proof of bar status showing your first license month, year, and state
• Veterans' preference documents if you claim it, such as DD-214 and SF-15

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked for the minimum qualifications. If you meet them, it is referred to the hiring manager for further review. There is no formal points system for veterans' preference, but it is considered a positive factor. Experience that is not clearly shown on your resume or does not support your questionnaire answers will not be credited, and documents not requested will not be considered.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must show 48 months of legal work after your degree, with month and year dates, hours, and grade levels for each federal job.
• Attach your JD transcripts and proof of bar status, since both are required documents.
• Submit everything by 11:59 PM ET on 11/02/2026, and answer the questionnaire with specific examples that match your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen or national
• Background investigation, credit check, and drug test
• Selective Service registration, as applicable
• 2-year trial period may be required
• 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required
• Salary paid by direct deposit to a bank or financial institution
• Must meet all qualifications by the closing date
• Residency requirement: lived in the U.S., worked overseas for the U.S., or was a dependent of a federal or military employee overseas for 3 of the 5 years before applying
• Financial disclosure required

Job details

Salary

$169,279 – $197,200 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-15 · General Schedule

Location

Falls Church, Virginia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

Attorney (0905)

Announcement

DOJ-EOIR-13076777-26-WS