Special Agent: Law/Legal Background
Special is who you are. Agent is what you'll become.
Your background in law and legal has already shaped how you think, how you process information, and approach problems. You’ve built a strong foundation in litigation, financial analysis, and legal writing by learning to interpret information, connect details, and make sense of complex situations. This includes experience with presentations, inventory management, and conflict resolution, where focus, adaptability, and sound judgment are required.
How Your Law and Legal Background Translates to a Special Agent Career
This is where your background becomes a starting point, and your career shifts from contributing to the work to determining what happens next.
HOW TO APPLY
- Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
- Click the “Start” button to begin.
- You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.
- Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step.
- You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.
- Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Please note your resume MUST NOT exceed two (2) pages.
- Other supporting documents: College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement. Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later. Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.
SALARY LEVEL
Pay level for this position: $93,749.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.
Major Duties
- Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
- Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
- Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
- Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
Key Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
- Must be willing to travel as required.
- Meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
Education
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or J.D. degree (preferably in law, legal, or a related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.