USAJOBS
Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney
USAJOBS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Duties
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Conditions of Employment
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at
this link .Special Requirements
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at
this link .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
this link .Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at
this link ), 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.Technical Qualifications
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at
this link .Education
Juris Doctor (or equivalent)Additional Information
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) at
this link
for component or office in which you have an interest for additional assistance.
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For more information about working at the Department and about a particular organization within the Department, please consult the Legal Careers web page at
this link . Each vacancy announcement includes information about the office and a detailed job description.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at
this link .Special Requirements
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at
this link .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
this link .Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at
this link ), 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.Technical Qualifications
Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at
this link .Education
Juris Doctor (or equivalent)Additional Information
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) at
this link
for component or office in which you have an interest for additional assistance.
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