Eligibility
Basic requirements for attorneys (all grades):
Education: All attorney positions have a minimum requirement of completing a Juris Doctorate (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an accredited school.
Bar Membership: All attorney positions require active admissions to the bar of any state or territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or federal court, and the member must be in good standing.
Specialized Experience: Relevant experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge or skills essential to satisfactory performance in the particular position. Specialized Experience is located under the Requirements section of each USAJOBS announcement.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Basic requirements for paralegal specialists:
Applicants must meet applicable basic education requirements, depending on position.
Specialized Experience: Must have relevant experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge or skills essential to satisfactory performance in the particular position. Specialized Experience is located under the Requirements section of each USAJOBS announcement.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.