Legal Careers

The CIA's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is an independent office that supports the General Counsel in their role as chief legal officer for the Agency. OGC personnel provide legal advice and guidance to the Director of CIA and other Agency officials on a variety of legal matters related to the Agency's operations and management as they fulfill their National Security mission. Please visit cia.gov/careers, to view all job opportunities currently available.

Major Duties

There are more than a dozen occupations within CIA's Office of General Counsel. These include attorneys in the following practices areas: Employment, Environmental, Ethics, Fiscal, FISA, FOIA, Government Contracts, Litigation, Tax, and Technology/Cyber. Additional opportunities exist within the Office of General Counsel for Honors Attorney, Summer Law Clerk, Law Librarian, and Paralegal positions.

Education

Educational requirements are job specific, please visit cia.gov/careers, for occupational requirements.

How You Will Be Evaluated

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

What to Expect Next

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Other Information

The CIA's Office of General Counsel is seeking experienced legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, and law librarians, to join their team and help address complex national security issues as part of the Agency's critical mission.

About the Agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/