Special Agent with Law/Legal Expertise

Job Overview

This position is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As a Special Agent at the FBI, your career revolves around critical thinking, analysis, and decisive action that influence national security. Leveraging your law or legal background, you will help the Bureau investigate violent crimes and protect against threats including cyberattacks, terrorism, and fraud. Your skills in data analysis, attention to detail, and handling complex information will be key to identifying patterns and supporting investigations that safeguard public safety.

Role Expansion and Growth

Transitioning from a specialized legal career to a Special Agent role will broaden the application of your expertise. You'll be encouraged to think critically and operate across various complicated scenarios, adapting to daily new challenges with resilience. The Bureau supports your professional development with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a work environment designed for balance and growth.

Application of Legal Background

Your knowledge in law and legal processes has shaped your analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities. You bring experience in litigation, financial examination, legal documentation, presentations, inventory management, and conflict resolution—skills requiring judgment and adaptability. At the FBI, your insights become evidence, and you take ownership in investigations, moving from contributor to decision-maker.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan and execute investigations into federal law violations, cybersecurity threats, and public safety issues.
• Utilize judgment, resourcefulness, and flexibility to meet investigative requirements effectively.
• Develop and sustain collaboration with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain physical fitness standards necessary for law enforcement tasks.

Key Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Eligibility to obtain Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.
• Meet FBI employment eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or J.D. degree, preferably in law or a related discipline, from a U.S.-accredited institution. Official college transcripts must be provided for degree verification.

Salary Information

Compensation ranges from $93,749 to $133,200 annually, varying according to base pay, locality adjustments, and availability pay.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The FBI is committed to equal employment opportunities. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, disability, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy, or other non-merit factors, unless expressly permitted by law.

Application Process

• Submit a resume highlighting relevant experience with start and end dates (maximum two pages).
• Attach required supporting documents, including college transcripts and relevant veteran disability forms if applicable.
• Complete all application steps and upload all mandatory documents on the FBIJobs Careers website.