Entry Level Attorneys

Since 1953, the Attorney General's Honors Program (HP) has been recognized as the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney recruitment program. As a Justice attorney, you will be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. New attorneys work on cutting edge legal issues that are meaningful and have an impact on our nation.

Duties Duties vary according to the mission of the hiring office. For more information, visit- Legal Careers | Entry-Level Attorneys Salary

• $63,795 - $90,925/year

Qualifications Open to law students graduating this academic year (between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027) and recent law school graduates in qualifying post J.D. activities. The Honors Program has specific eligibility requirements. For details visit: Legal Careers | Eligibility for the Attorney General's Honors Program. Incoming hires must have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and be eligible for admission to the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) at the time of entry on duty. Some hiring offices require applicants to be admitted to a bar or to have recently taken a bar exam with results pending as a condition of consideration. Certain U.S. Attorneys' Offices may require incoming hires to become admitted to the bar of the state where the office is located. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applications will be accepted from all eligible and qualified individuals. For details, see Legal Careers | Eligibility for the Attorney General's Honors Program. Education Incoming hires must have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and be eligible for admission to the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) at the time of entry on duty. Required Documents See - Legal Careers | Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program Application Tips and Checklist Law school transcript is required. 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. How to Apply Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system, the Central OARM Recruitment Application (CORA), that has been specifically configured for the Department of Justice by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must use CORA to apply to the HP at CORA - US DOJ. Benefits A 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. See the Department's web page at Legal Careers | Entry-Level (Honors Program) and Experienced Attorneys - Attorney Salaries, Promotions, and Benefits