This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/507228600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Frequently voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, the Department of Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee, you'll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. The Attorney General's Honors Program is the Department of Justice recruitment program for entry-level attorneys, and attracts applications from law students graduating during the current academic year, and law school graduates serving in judicial clerkships, qualifying full-time fellowships, or attending full-time graduate law programs (LL.M.).
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.
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.
08/07/2018 to 09/04/2018
$53,062 - $75,629 per year
GS 11 - 13
218 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Varies by Office
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
15
No
DOJ Honors Program
507228600
Duties vary according to the mission of the hiring office. For more information, visit https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-participating-components.
AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
All Department of Justice employees are subject to a residency requirement. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-and-experienced-attorneys-conditions-employment.
TRAVEL - Varies by hiring office.
Some clerkship and fellowship positions are time-limited (12 to 36 months)
Applications will be accepted from all groups of eligible and qualified individuals. For details, see:https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-eligibility.
Incoming hires must have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and be eligible for admission to the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) at the time of entry on duty.
Applicants for some hiring offices (e.g., National Security Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation) must be eligible to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance at the time of the appointment.
If hired by a U.S. Attorney's Office, following appointment, Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. ยง 545 for district- specific information.
Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation and suitability review. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test that screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.
U.S. citizens and qualifying non-U.S. citizens who meet immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply. See: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens/ The appointment of non-U.S. citizens is subject to strict security requirements and is extremely rare. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some positions are open only to U.S. citizens.
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.
See the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/salary-promotion-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.
Each participating hiring office independently selects interview candidates based on many elements of a candidate's background including academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. In addition, each hiring office considers the applicants qualifications as they relate to its specific mission or legal practice areas. Documents supporting veterans' preference eligibility are required. See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.
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.
See the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/salary-promotion-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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.
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.
Applications for this program are processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system at https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management will contact applicants in whom the hiring offices are interested by email with instructions on how to arrange interviews. For detailed information about Honors Program interviews, see https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-interviews. Applicants not selected for an interview will receive notification online or by email. A general timeline is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.
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.
Applications for this program are processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system at https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management will contact applicants in whom the hiring offices are interested by email with instructions on how to arrange interviews. For detailed information about Honors Program interviews, see https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-interviews. Applicants not selected for an interview will receive notification online or by email. A general timeline is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys.
The Federal hiring process is set up 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/507228600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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