Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced attorneys for various legal roles. Candidates should possess a J.D. and relevant experience. Opportunities exist in litigation, policy review, and legal advising. The DOJ values diverse perspectives to enhance its legal services.

Qualifications

• Active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least one year post-J.D. legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on significant legal issues facing the nation.
• Serve diverse perspectives to effectively serve the American people.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Litigation Experience

Policy Review

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney

DOJ offers opportunities for experienced attorneys to work on significant issues facing our nation. Our lawyers work in virtually every area of legal practice. DOJ seeks attorneys with varied backgrounds and skills and offers an inclusive work environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the American people. (Note: Attorneys apply to specific announcements posted at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/vacancies, not this ad.)

Duties

For more information about working at the Department and about a particular organization within the Department, please consult the Legal Careers web page. Each vacancy announcement includes information about the office and a detailed job description.

Requirements

See the requirements listed at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-and-experienced-attorneys.

Qualifications

Generally, an attorney with a J.D. degree (or equivalent) who is an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction and has at least one-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or relevant experience is eligible for an experienced attorney position. The required years of experience and additional criteria vary by position; please review each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is available at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.

Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies), each organization's needs are defined by its mission, practice areas, and required skills. While litigation experience is often sought, opportunities also exist for attorneys with expertise in legislative review, policy, and legal advising. Review specific requirements in each vacancy announcement.

Technical Qualifications

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.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is a federal department responsible for law enforcement and justice administration. Established in 1870, it oversees agencies like the FBI, U.S. Marshals, ATF, and DEA. The DOJ investigates financial fraud, represents the U.S. in legal matters, manages federal prisons, and reviews local law enforcement conduct as mandated by law.