LEGAL CAREERS IN
THE INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY

WHAT WE DO

The intelligence community’s (IC’s) mission is to collect, analyze and deliver
foreign intelligence and counterintelligence information to America’s leaders,
so they can make sound decisions to protect our country. Our customers
include the president, policymakers, law enforcement and the military.

JOIN US — LEGAL CAREERS IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY

The IC employs people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets who want to
make a difference for their country. It’s also consistently ranked among the
best places to work in the federal government.

The IC operates in an extremely complex arena that is governed by
international and domestic laws, rules, regulations and standards. As a

law and legal service professional, you will advise leadership and mission
professionals on legal issues associated with intelligence operations. You

will use your knowledge of the law and applicable standards, rules and
regulations to advise IC leadership and guide policymakers on the legal issues
facing the IC today and in the future. Bring your legal training and skills to
the IC for a career in the law like no other.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bar membership
Law or legal support

Paralegal certification

OPPORTUNITIES
ATTORNEY

Protect government interests by advising.
government clients, advocating on behalf
of government clients, and educating
government clients concerning legal and
regulatory authorities, requirements,
entitlements, obligations and oversight
requirements. Ascertain facts, analyze
issues, apply legal authorities, render
opinions and advocate agency positions.

LAW CLERK/LEGAL INTERN

Perform research and writing involving
legal questions or factual situations
where well-established or easily
determinable facts and clearly applicable
precedents are involved

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Apply legal knowledge and expertise
to analyze and evaluate the legal
impact of legislative developments and
administrative and judicial decisions,
opinions and determinations. Conduct
legal research, prepare for and attend
hearings, interview witnesses, manage
evidence and draft legal documents.

LEGAL TECHNICIAN

Develop products that may include
graphs, tables, spreadsheets and text.
Apply good research and communication
skills to clearly convey data and concepts.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
(EEO) INVESTIGATOR

Plan, conduct and report on
independent reviews of the
government's compliance with EEO
tules and regulations. Gather data
pertinent to formal allegations of
discrimination, conduct statistical
analyses, interview key witnesse, and
write reports of investigations.

AUDITOR

Conduct the systematic examination
and appraisal of financial records,
reports, management controls, policies
and practices affecting or reflecting the
financial condition and operating results
of the organization.

USS. citizenship required. We are equal opportunity employers.



OUR VALUES

ACCOUNTABILITY
COLLABORATION

DIVERSITY AND
INCLUSION

ETHICS
INNOVATION
OBJECTIVITY

TRANSPARENCY

The IC is made up of 17 elements that each focus on
a different aspect of our common mission. For more
information on each element of the IC, visit
www.intelligence.gov/how-the-ic-works.

Office of the Director of

National Intelligence
www.dni.gov/careers
www.intelligencecareers.gov/odni

Central Intelligence Agency
www.cia.gov/careers
www.usajobs.gov

Defense Intelligence Agency
www.dia.mil/careers
www.intelligencecareers.gov/dia
www.usajobs.gov

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
www.nga.mil/careers
www.intelligencecareers.gov/nga
www.usajobs.gov

National Reconnaissance Office
WWW.NLO. gov/careers
www.usajobs.gov

National Security Agency
www.nsa.gov/about/oge
www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa

Air Force Intelligence
www.airforce.com/careers
www.usajobs.gov

Army Intelligence
www.goarmy.com
www.usajobs.gov

Coast Guard Intelligence
www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-
careers/officer-opportunities/programs/
direct-commission-lawyer-del
www.usajobs.gov

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Marine Corps Intelligence
www.marines.com
www.usajobs.gov

Navy Intelligence
www.navy.com
www.usajobs.gov

Department of Energy
www.energy.gov/intelligence
www.usajobs.gov

Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-
careers

www.usajobs.gov

Department of State
www.state.gov/s/1/3190.htm
www.usajobs.gov

Department of the Treasury
www.treasury.gov/careers
www.usajobs.gov

Drug Enforcement Administration
www.dea.gov/careers/professional-
admin-support.shtml
www.usajobs.gov

Federal Bureau of Investigation
apply.fbijobs.gov
www.usajobs.gov

Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence
http://oge.osd.mil/intel.html (Info Only)

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