General Attorney

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a federal law enforcement agency, as a legal professional.

• *Qualifications:**
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the Bar in any U.S. state, territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
• Official law school transcripts and proof of bar membership are required.
• Both paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work (e.g., National Service programs, community organizations), will be considered.
• *Application Requirements:**
• All qualification requirements, including education, must be met and are subject to verification by September 26, 2025.
• Disclosure is required if you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political appointee (e.g., Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, Presidential Appointee) in the Executive Branch.
• *Background Investigation:**
• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation, which includes inquiries into felony criminal convictions or current charges.
• Questions will be asked regarding the use of illegal drugs and non-prescribed controlled substances (including experimentation, possession, sale, manufacturing, etc.).
• *Residency Requirement:**
• Unless currently employed by CBP, applicants must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years.
• Exceptions to this residency requirement may apply if you were located abroad for more than two of the last five years due to:

* Working for the U.S. Government (federal civilian or military). * Being a dependent authorized to accompany U.S. government personnel. * Participating in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S.-affiliated college or university. * Working as a contractor, intern, consultant, or volunteer supporting the U.S. government.