Special Agent with Law/Legal Expertise

Job Overview

This role offers a unique chance for those with a legal background to transition into the position of a Special Agent at the FBI. This job goes beyond your legal research experience, pushing you to apply critical thinking and adaptability while working alongside top professionals fighting national security risks such as cyber threats, terrorism, and fraud.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out investigations into potential breaches of federal laws, cybersecurity threats, and public safety concerns.
• Utilize sound judgment, adaptability, and resourcefulness to address investigative challenges.
• Build and sustain effective cooperative relationships with law enforcement bodies at federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international levels.
• Maintain the physical fitness necessary to perform active law enforcement duties effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• The ability to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is required.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for the role.
• Meet all FBI employment eligibility standards.
• Possess a bachelor's degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, preferably in law or a related legal field, from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Submit official college transcripts to verify education.

Salary and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $93,749 to $133,200 annually, depending on base pay, locality adjustments, and availability pay. The Bureau offers specialized training, hands-on investigative experience, cutting-edge technology access, continual professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

• Create an account or sign in to the FBIJobs Careers website to start your application.
• Complete all required application sections and upload necessary documents, including a two-page maximum resume outlining relevant work experience with dates.
• Attach additional supporting documentation: college transcripts for educational verification; veterans must provide DD Form 214, and disabled veterans must also submit SF-15 and a Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.

Equal Opportunity

The FBI values diversity and offers equal employment consideration to all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy, or other nonmerit factors unless explicitly authorized by law.