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Attorney-Adviser

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · Mid

$121,785 – $197,200

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A legal position in the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy supporting the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General on policy development, legislation, and regulatory oversight. This role suits experienced attorneys comfortable with diverse legal topics and government collaboration.

Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • J.D. degree
  • At least two years of post-J.D. legal practice
  • Active bar membership in any U.S. state or District of Columbia
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Ability to communicate complex policy matters clearly

Nice to have

  • Prior work with federal government agencies
  • Experience in criminal law
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft systems and artificial intelligence

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