Federal Government Lawyers

Anyone at the OCC? Particularly in NY? how are the vibes?

What's better opportunity?
Currently a gs14 federal lawyer, also enrolled in bankruptcy LLM school night classes.
Interview invitation came from DOJ US trustees office bankruptcy trial attorney position, and, also a bk court te… more

Any current attorneys at CFTC? Specifically NY office? How many days are you in person in the office, how are the vibes?

Any current attorneys working at FERC? What’s the current mood/vibe over there and how is the workload?

I am in the final interview stages for a city attorney position in a small municipal. Can anyone provide insight on day to day in a small town/city? I am currently an employee for the IRS and looking … more

What is the minimum amount of time that I should stay in a role before switching agencies?

I have been a fed for two years. I enjoy my work but I already feel I’ve outgrown the role. I would like to mo… more

Has anyone who applied to USAO-DC in June heard back yet?

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I’m considering an AUSA position but have no idea what to expect for salary discussions, outside of the general grade I’d be in. Recognizing offices vary, what goes in to dete… more

How to get a private sector job when I have no firm experience?

I did work as a legal assistant before law school and did a summer associateship both at a law firm. But other than that, all my experien… more

Anyone heard anything back from all these AUSA postings? A bunch of referrals and silence on my end.

Are any counsel office personnel impacted by RFK’s HHS cuts?

What is standard notice when you voluntarily separate from the government? In private practice, I gave two months notice.

Under the current circumstances, I am thinking one pay period, plus any time in the curre… more

Sooooooo, did anyone apply to the recent DC USAO postings and hear anything back yet?

Whose soul has been sucked dry over the last several weeks? My commute is killing me. Three hours on the road/day is wearing on me. I don't see my family, the workload is through the roof, too you… more

So, uh, isn’t the deferred resignation program supposed to start today? *crickets*

My agency put out ethics advice saying no one would be permitted to take DRP and work another position during duty hours

They have now reversed and said that this will be allowed. Now that it’s closed… more

Do we stay or do we go? If we are fortunate enough to land a private sector job, do we take it? Is the decision the same even if we are in a niche practice not terribly worried about cuts (told by dec… more

Will there be RIFs/firings at DOJ? Figured no because they need people but also not sure.

My agency is asking employees who have a reasonable accommodation to resubmit their requests for review. It seems this is another way to get employees to quit (denying previously approved accommodatio… more

Cleared conflicts. I’m out. Bless you all who stay, and good luck to everyone leaving either on their own terms or not.

Who’s headed to the private sector because they don’t want to be a political football?

40 prosecutors were fired from the DC USAO. There will be plenty of job postings in the future, right?

I'm distressed about RTO. I joined the government as a teleworker 12 years ago, reporting in office once/week. Eventually I had a remote agreement. I go in on occasion, but it is not required. Dur… more

Did you receive the "fork in the road email" about deferred resignation? It seems poorly written, vague, and so unorthodox.

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Anyone know when they’ll start reaching out about interviews? Got the referral email, of course, from a couple places last month but nothing else

Does anyone practice environmental compliance/regulatory here who’s be willing to share what makes someone good in this practice area (that may not extend to other areas, ie science background).

I know people used to do it, but how do parents of young kids do 40 hours/week in the office? School starts at 9, ends at 4. Aftercare is full. Afterschool Nannie’s seem nonexistent, or charge $30/hou… more

Are we losing work from home/hybrid/telework?

Anyone have experience or can talk about the HHS office in Chicago?

Interviewed for an AUSA position, references were contacted, and then… crickets. Nothing I can do about it, just wanted to vent. Hoping I’ll get a surprise call after the holidays.

2.22% pay raise 😭

This may be a silly question but, thinking about applying to a California AUSA position and saw one of the requirements is to be licensed in any jurisdiction but then the office also wants you to be C… more

Considering a federal job offer requiring 2 days in office per week. Could this change with the new administration? I’m a parent of two young kids. Thanks!

Anyone here at FERC’s office of admin litigation? Very enticed by the recent job opening.

What are the cons of requesting accommodations with the federal government? When I first mentioned it, I was told there was no a way back after starting the process.

Got attorney-advisor TJO for GS-12 step 1 for role in the GS 12-14 range and am coming from big law (3rd year) and relocating, advice to negotiate salary?

Is the drug test a urine test for DOJ roles?

How long do background checks normally take once they have all the docs?

It’s been 3 weeks since my first interview for an AUSA position, and I haven’t heard anything. Is this normal or do I strike this one off the list?