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Deputy Director

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · full time · Executive

$151,661 – $228,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

The Civil Division of the Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Director for the Federal Programs Branch to defend federal government policies and decisions in district court litigation. This role suits experienced litigators and government lawyers ready to lead teams, shape policy, and argue complex constitutional and administrative law cases at the executive level.

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

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
  • At least 5 years post-J.D. legal experience
  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Federal litigation expertise
  • Executive-level organizational management experience
  • Federal agency and interagency legal expertise

Nice to have

  • Completion of SES Candidate Development Program
  • OPM-certified Executive Core Qualifications

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