Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary

The Department of Justice (DOJ) offers opportunities for experienced attorneys to work on significant issues facing our nation. DOJ seeks attorneys with varied backgrounds and skills and offers an inclusive work environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the American people.

This Job is Open To

The public
. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the .

Duties

DOJ lawyers work in virtually every area of legal practice. To review the specific requirements, please review the vacancy announcements listed on the Department's web page at . Generally, as the "Nation's Litigator," Justice seeks attorneys with some litigation experience; however, opportunities also exist for attorneys with other types of experience, such as legislative review, policy formulation, and legal advising.

Requirements

The Department of Justice is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit.

Qualifications

As a general rule, an attorney with a . degree (or equivalent) who is an active member of the bar of any . jurisdiction and has at least one-year . (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is eligible for an experienced attorney position. The required number of years of experience can be increased and additional eligibility criteria required for some experienced attorney positions.

Education



How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Please review the information provided in each vacancy announcement for specifics.

Required Documents

Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is availableat

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the . Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the . Department of Education.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement listed at

Agency Contact Information

Ofc. of Attorney Recruitment & Mgmt.
Email


Address

Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management
450 Fifth Street, NW, Rm 10200a
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20530-0001
US

Overview

The Department of Justice (DOJ) offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to work on critical issues facing our nation. DOJ seeks attorneys with diverse backgrounds and skills, and provides an inclusive work environment that relies on diverse perspectives to best serve the American people.

Openings

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates: 11/28/2023 to 11/27/2024

Salary

$59,319 - $152,771 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 11 - 15

Location

Many vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC
Remote job: No
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required: Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types -
Work schedule: Full-time - Full Time
Service: Excepted
Promotion potential: 15
Job family (Series): 0905 Attorney
Supervisory status: No
Security clearance: Other
Drug test: Yes
Announcement number: OARMAV1
Control number: 451842500

This Job is Open To

The public
. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the .

Duties

DOJ lawyers work in virtually every area of legal practice. To review the specific requirements, please review the vacancy announcements listed on the Department's web page at . Generally, as the "Nation's Litigator," Justice seeks attorneys with some litigation experience; however, opportunities also exist for attorneys with other types of experience, such as legislative review, policy formulation, and legal advising.

Requirements

The Department of Justice is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit.
Qualifications: As a general rule, an attorney with a . degree (or equivalent) who is an active member of the bar of any . jurisdiction and has at least one-year . (or equivalent) legal

As per the Department of Justice

J.D. Degree (or equivalent), Member of Bar of any U.S. jurisdiction, Post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience

Juris Doctor (or equivalent)

To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement listed at

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (or equivalent)

Legal