Entry Level Attorneys

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney General's Honors Program (HP) is the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney recruitment program. Open to law students graduating this academic year (between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027) and recent law school graduates in qualifying post J.D. activities.

Incoming hires must have a law degree and be eligible for admission to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction. Bar admission requirements vary by office; some offices may require bar admission or pending bar results.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and be eligible for admission to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction at entry on duty.
• Some offices may require bar admission or bar exam results pending as a condition of consideration.
• Eligibility details are provided in the Attorney General's Honors Program materials.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Justice attorney on cutting edge legal issues with national impact.
• Be part of a team of attorneys in key offices through the Honors Program.

Skills

J.D. degree

Bar admission eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Since 1953, the Attorney General's Honors Program (HP) has been recognized as the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney recruitment program. As a Justice attorney, you will be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. New attorneys work on cutting edge legal issues that are meaningful and have an impact on our nation. Open to law students graduating this academic year (between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027) and recent law school graduates in qualifying post J.D. activities. The Honors Program has specific eligibility requirements. For details visit: Legal Careers | Eligibility for the Attorney General's Honors Program.

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.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted from all eligible and qualified individuals. For details, see Legal Careers | Eligibility for the Attorney General's Honors Program.