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Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney

DOJ offers a range of opportunities for experienced attorneys to work on significant and complex issues facing our nation.The effectiveness of the Department's law enforcement and legal responsibilities depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the American people.Experienced attorney hiring is decentralized. Each office, including the United States Attorneys' Offices, conducts its own recruitment for experienced attorneys. Attorney applicants must apply separately to specific vacancy announcements listed on the Department's web page at

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies .TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Any attorney who is an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction and has at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience is eligible to apply for any experienced attorney position. Some attorney positions require greater experience and additional eligibility criteria. Please review the requirements listed in each vacancy announcement.EDUCATION:

As a general rule, an attorney who is an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction and has at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience is eligible for an experienced attorney position. Nevertheless, some attorney positions require greater experience and additional eligibility criteria. Please consult the

vacancy announcement

for specifics.Additional Information

The Department of Justice places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.Some attorney positions, including Assistant U.S. Attorneys, use the AD pay plan. Salary range above does not include locality pay.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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