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.)
As a general rule, 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 other relevant experience is eligible for an experienced attorney position. The required number of years of experience can be increased and additional eligibility criteria required for some experienced attorney positions. 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. Given the scope of Justice's legal practice (see component practice areas at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies) the needs of each organization and section are defined by its respective mission, areas of practice, and the specific skills needed at the time of the vacancy. Generally, as the "Nation's Litigator," Justice seeks attorneys with some litigation experience; however, opportunities also exist for attorneys with other types of experience, such as legislative review, policy formulation, and legal advising. To review the specific requirements, please review the vacancy announcements listed on the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Please review the information listed in each vacancy announcement. The list of attorney vacancies is availableat 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. Each vacancy announcement includes information about the office and a detailed job description.