Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney
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DOJ offers opportunities for experienced attorneys to work on significant issues facing our nation. Our lawyers work in virtually every area of legal practice. 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. (Note: Attorneys apply to specific announcements posted at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/vacancies, not this ad.)
Duties For more information about working at the Department and about a particular organization within the Department, please consult the Legal Careers web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies. Each vacancy announcement includes information about the office and a detailed job description.
- $59,319 - $152,771/year
- https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-and-experienced-attorneys
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies
Qualifications As a general rule, an attorney with a J.D. degree (or equivalent) who is an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction and has at least one-year post-J.D. (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. Please review the requirements listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies) the needs of each organization and section are defined by its respective mission, areas of practice, and the specific skills needed at the time of the vacancy. 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. To review the specific requirements, please review the vacancy announcements listed on the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is availableat https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
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. If you are applying for a position within Justice and meet the eligibility requirements for persons with targeted disabilities under 5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u), commonly referred to as Schedule A, you may apply to an advertised position through the normal channels, or you may also contact the Disability Point of Contact (DPOC) https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/disability-points-contact for component or office in which you have an interest for additional assistance.
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement listed at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Please see the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-benefits
Please note that some attorney positions, including, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, use the AD pay plan. Salary range listed does not include locality pay.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
