# Legal Assistant (OA) Recent Graduate - Office of Chief Legal Advisor

Hiring organization: [Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/offices-boards-and-divisions-department-of-justice)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c2db37dd-342e-4989-9fa6-ba2f5c3b0628

Listed on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 46610 – 60593 USD per year

## Summary

This is a recent-graduate entry point into the federal government's Legal Assistant program within the Energy and Natural Resources Division, offering administrative and legal support work with a clear pathway to permanent employment after meeting program requirements. The role suits people who have just completed a degree and want hands-on experience in legal operations while working toward ongoing federal employment.

_Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's wording._

## Skills named

Database Management, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

## Required

- Completed degree within previous two years (or by Summer 2026)
- Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute
- One year of specialized experience at GS-4 level OR four years of post-secondary education OR combination thereof
- Office automation skills

## Nice to have

- Recent graduate in law, legal studies, or related fields

Apply on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889277100