U.S. Sentencing Commission

Washington, District of Columbia

Employer Description

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judicial branch of government created by the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. Congress enacted the SRA in response to widespread disparity in federal sentencing, ushering in a new era of federal sentencing through the creation of the Commission and the promulgation of federal sentencing guidelines.

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General Counsel

1 Columbus Circle NE, Washington, District of Columbia

United States Sentencing Commission

Jun 29, 2026
- Full Time
- Federal Government

Washington DC
https://www.ussc.gov/about

The general counsel is the principal legal officer of the Commission and director of the Office of General Counsel. The general counsel reports to the staff director and is responsible for representing the Commission and serving as the principal advisor to the Commissioners and staff on all legal matters.