Summary

DOJ attorneys work on significant and complex issues facing our nation. DOJ's effectiveness depends upon the recruitment/hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We need 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.

This job is being filled at many locations nationwide. Click through to Avue to select the specific location(s) for which you are interested in applying.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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Duties

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. For more information about working at the Department and about a particular organization within the Department, please consult the Legal Careers 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) https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/disability-points-contact for component or office in which you have an interest for additional assistance.

Conditions of Employment

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

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

Qualifications

Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at https://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, 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. position.
Please review the requirements listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at hhttps://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies
Nevertheless, some attorney positions require greater experience and additional eligibility criteria.
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. position. Please review the requirements listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies Nevertheless, some attorney positions require greater experience and additional eligibility criteria.

Education

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.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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

Review our benefits

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.

You 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. The list of attorney vacancies is available https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

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

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.

TO APPLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS LISTED AT https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies

Agency contact information

OARM

Phone

2025143396

Email

askoarm@justice.gov

Address

DOJ - OARM
450 5th Street, NW Suite 10200
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20530
US

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Next steps

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

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/29/2023 to 11/28/2024
Salary

$59,319 - $117,518 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 15
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC 1 vacancy
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time - Full Time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

0
Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

OARMAV23
Control number

763038600

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