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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.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
07/31/2022 to 09/06/2022
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Salary
$56,983 - $81,216 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
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Locations
200 vacancies in the following locations:
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Alexandria, VA 4 vacancies
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Chicago, IL 2 vacancies
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Dallas, TX 2 vacancies
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Falls Church, VA 73 vacancies
Additional locations are listed below.
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Varies by Office
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
15
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
DOJ Honors Program
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Control number
666140000
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Duties
Duties vary according to the mission of the hiring office. For more information, visit https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-participating-components.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position, or
- Qualifying non-citizen (see Other Information) and
- Either admitted to or eligible for admission to a bar
- (any jurisdiction) at time of entry on duty
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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)
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. The Indian Country Fellowship may require admission to a tribal bar.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applications will be accepted from all groups of eligible and qualified individuals. For details, see:https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/honors-program-eligibility.
Education
EDUCATION:
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
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
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. Security clearance requirements vary by hiring office.
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 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: Although listed under Falls Church, VA, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) will hire 50 Honors Program attorneys for placement at Immigration Courts nationwide. Participating United States Attorneys' Offices (USAO) will hire for their specific Districts, nationwide. The Antitrust Division hires for Washington, DC, Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco. Although listed numerically under Washington, DC, the Indian Country Fellowship will hire for a USAO in Indian Country, and the U.S. Trustee Program hires for multiple cities nationwide.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
See the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-benefits for the Administratively Determined (AD) pay scale for attorneys hired by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices, or the General Schedule (GS) pay scale for other attorneys. Assistant U.S. Trustees are compensated under a separate AD pay plan.
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.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
See the Department's web page at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-benefits for the Administratively Determined (AD) pay scale for attorneys hired by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices, or the General Schedule (GS) pay scale for other attorneys. Assistant U.S. Trustees are compensated under a separate AD pay plan.
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.
Required Documents
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.
Law school transcript is required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system specifically configured for the Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must access this online system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
Agency contact information
Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
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Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
450 5th Street N.W. Suite 10200
Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia 20530
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Next steps
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.
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Required Documents
See https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.
Law school transcript is required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
Applications for this program are only accepted through an online applicant assessment system specifically configured for the Department of Justice by Avue Digital Services (AVUE). Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you must access this online system to apply: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm.
Agency contact information
Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
- Address
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Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
450 5th Street N.W. Suite 10200
Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia 20530
US
Next steps
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
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Office of Attorney Recruitment & Management
450 5th Street N.W. Suite 10200
Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia 20530
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