Attorneys
The Department of Justice offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on many significant and complex issues that face our nation. Our lawyers work in virtually every area of legal practice. The effectiveness of the Department's law enforcement and other legal responsibilities depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent legal talent.
Attorney Hiring Process
As a general rule, a candidate with a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and who is an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction is eligible for an attorney position. There may be additional eligibility criteria required by Department offices for some attorney positions. The vacancy announcement will list any required criteria.
Current Attorney Vacancies
We maintain a current listing of all attorney vacancies at Justice. These employment opportunities are searchable by hiring component, geographic locale, and practice area.