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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.
12/03/2021 to 12/02/2022
$55,756 - $143,598 per year
GS 11 - 15
Many vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
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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
Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Departments evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the components telework policy.
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
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
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.
Nevertheless, some attorney positions require greater experience and additional eligibility criteria.
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.
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.
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
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employees duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
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
Applicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/451842500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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