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General Attorney

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 6 days ago

On-site Buffalo, NY $78K – $171K Apply by Jul 2, 2026 Attorney ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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About the Role

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Buffalo, NY.

What You'll Do

  • This position is with the Office of Assistant Chief Counsel, Buffalo, NY.
  • The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is one of the Government's largest and oldest legal offices.
  • OCC attorneys work on cutting-edge legal issues and provide critical advice across the CBP portfolio, including trade enforcement, search and seizure, immigration, and government ethics.
  • They also represent the agency in labor and employment matters and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice.
  • This position starts at a salary of $78,091.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $170,987.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $170,987.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
  • In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team of the Office of Chief Counsel.
  • Typical work assignments include: Providing legal guidance to, and legal representation of, U.S.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
  • Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
  • Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
  • Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Benefits

  • Learn more about OCC's mission, core values and careers at https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/occ/occ-attorney

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 700ee6a8-0200-4359-982f-d2bc9eaf0328

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