Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney

DutiesExperienced 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 . 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) at

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/disability-points-contact

for additional assistance.RequirementsConditions of Employment:Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement.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 .QualificationsGiven the scope of Justice's legal practice, 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 consult the vacancy announcements listed on the Department's web page.Technical QualificationsAny 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. Nevertheless, some attorney positions require greater experience and additional eligibility criteria.EducationAs 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. Please consult the vacancy announcement for specifics.Additional InformationThe 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.Please see the Department's web page at

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies .How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 DocumentsPlease review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. 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.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 ApplyTO APPLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS LISTED AT

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies .Agency Contact InformationOfc. of Attorney Recruitment & ManagementPhone: 2025143396Email: askoarm@usdoj.govAddress: Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Rm 10200a, Washington, Dist of Columbia 20530-0001, USNext StepsApplicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyReasonable accommodation policyFinancial suitabilitySelective ServiceNew employee probationary periodSignature and false statementsPrivacy ActSocial security number request

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