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.
Summary
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.
Qualifying non-citizen (see Other Information) and
Admitted to or eligible for admission to a bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
TRAVEL - Varies by hiring office. Some clerkship and fellowship positions are time-limited (24 to 36 months). Telework eligibility is determined by agency policy.
Qualifications
Open to law students graduating this academic year and recent law school graduates in qualifying post-J.D. activities. The Honors Program has specific eligibility requirements. For details visit 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. Some hiring offices require applicants to be admitted to a bar or to have recently taken a bar exam with results pending as a condition of consideration. Certain U.S. Attorneys' Offices may require incoming hires to become admitted to the bar of the state where the office is located.
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.
Additional information
Security clearance requirements vary by hiring office. 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. 545 for district-specific information.
Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation and fitness/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.
Locations: To clarify the information listed in locations, although listed under its Washington, DC, headquarters, the EOIR Office of the Chief Immigration Judge offers 76 positions in Immigration Courts nationwide. The USAO, District of Alaska has two vacancies with placement options in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau. The USAO, District of Arizona has two vacancies with placement options in Phoenix or Tucson. The USAO, Central District of California has two vacancies with placement options in Los Angeles, Riverside, or Santa Ana. The USAO, Eastern District of California has two vacancies with placement options in Sacramento or Fresno. The USAO, Southern District of Florida has one vacancy with placement options in Miami or West Palm Beach. Many vacancies are in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Moving and/or relocation expenses are not authorized See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-participating-components for location details.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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. See the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-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.
How you will be evaluated
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. A law school transcript is required. 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.
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. See the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-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.
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 must access this on-line system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
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 must access this on-line system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
