Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney Job in WASHINGTON, DC

Vacancy No. OARMAV1 Department Offices, Boards and Divisions
Salary $55,204.00 to $142,180.00 Grade 11 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/3/2020 Close Date 11/27/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
WASHINGTON, DC


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Overview
  • Open & closing dates

    Opening and closing dates 12/03/2020 to 12/02/2021

  • Service

    Excepted

  • Pay scale & grade

    GS 11 - 15

  • Salary

    $55,204 to $142,180 per year

  • Appointment type

    Multiple Appointment Types

  • Work schedule

    Full-Time - Full Time

Locations

Many vacancies in the following location:

  • Washington, DC
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy

This job is open to
  • The public

    U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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Announcement number

OARMAV1

Control number

451842500

  • Duties
    Duties Summary

    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.

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    Responsibilities

    Experienced attorney hiring is decentralized and 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 http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies. For more information about working at the Department and about a particular organization within the Department, please consult the Legal Careers web page at http://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) http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/disability-poc.html for component or office in which you have an interest for additional assistance.

    Travel Required

    Not required

    Supervisory status

    No

    Promotion Potential

    15

  • Job family (Series)

    0905 Attorney

  • Requirements
    Requirements Conditions Of Employment
    • http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/opportunities-experienced-attorneys

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at, http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

    Qualifications
    Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at http://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, http://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.
    Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at, [http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvancies.html

    Education

    EDUCATION:

    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.

    Additional information

    Some attorney positions, including, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, use the AD pay plan. Salary range above does not include locality pay.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at, http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

    Background checks and security clearance
    Security clearance

    Not Required

    Drug test required

    Yes

  • Required Documents
    Required Documents

    Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at,http://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.

  • Benefits
    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.

    Please see the Department's web page at http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

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    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.

  • How to Apply
    How to Apply

    PLEASE APPLY BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS LISTED AT http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

    Agency contact information Ofc. of Attorney Recruitment & Mgmt. Ofc. of Attorney Recruitment & Mgmt.
    Address

    Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management
    450 Fifth Street, NW, Rm 10200a
    Washington, Dist of Columbia 20530-0001
    US
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    Next steps

    Applicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Fair & Transparent

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

  • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
  • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
  • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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