IG Associate Counsel

About this role

Minimum Qualifications Active membership in the Bar of one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands. Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law. Demonstrated excellence in research and writing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience collaborating with others to achieve effective and proactive resolution of legal and policy issues. Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications A broad understanding of the Intelligence Community and the role and responsibilities of Inspectors General Experience or knowledge in some of the following areas of law: Administrative law Government contracts Appropriations law Federal criminal law and procedure National security litigation Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Privacy Act Whistleblower law Ethics law Knowledge of Federal criminal law and procedure and its application in a classified environment. Prior legal experience in a federal Inspector General's Office. Prior experience in the Intelligence Community. For this position a cover letter addressing your legal practice experience, legal analysis and writing skills, and interpersonal skills and impact is required. In addition, please include a legal writing sample--5 to 10 pages MAXIMUM, single-spaced is preferred--but, if this is not available, then a writing sample that focuses on your current area of expertise or interests is acceptable.