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Office Locations & Practice Areas
Experienced Attorney Hiring Process
How to Apply for Experienced Attorney Positions
Experienced attorney hiring is decentralized and each office
and component within Justice conducts its own recruitment
process. Attorneys can apply to specific
vacancy announcements or can submit a resume and cover
letter describing their interest and highlighting their relevant
experience to each organization where they wish to be considered
for employment. Please consult the Experienced
Attorney Hiring Contacts page that lists organizations that
accept unsolicited resumes.
Eligibility for Experienced Attorney Positions
Any attorney who is an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
and has at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience is eligible
to apply for an experienced attorney position although some
positions may require additional legal experience. U.S. Attorneys’ Offices may have state specific admission
requirements.
What Kind of Experience Do Justice Organizations Seek?
Given the scope of Justice’s legal practice (see component
practice areas) 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.
Geographic Areas of Assignment
Some offices and components within Justice only offer employment
opportunities in Washington, D.C. Other organizations,
such as the Antitrust Division, the Federal Bureau of Prisons,
the U.S. Trustee Program, the Executive Office for Immigration
Review, the Environment and Natural Resources Division, and
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
have field offices located in cities nationwide. The 94
U.S. Attorneys’ Offices are organized into districts
and located in every state and territory. More information
about Justice field office locations employing attorneys
is available on the DOJ Offices by State Chart.
