Employment Support
Employment Support
Employment Support
Justice Connection’s Employment Support Network helps current and recent DOJ and FBI employees navigate their transition out of the department. While Justice Connection supports the many brave, dedicated career employees who remain at the department, we recognize that many others have been forced out or fear they will be – and they need assistance with their job searches.
The Employment Support Network leverages the insight and experience of DOJ and FBI alumni to help those seeking new opportunities. The network connects current or recent employees with alumni who’ve volunteered to give informal informational interviews.
We're connecting current or recent employees with alumni who’ve volunteered to give informal informational interviews.
Request List of Alumni Volunteers for Informational Interviews
Justice Connection will provide a list of alumni who have volunteered to give informational interviews to current and recent DOJ and FBI employees. To receive the list, please complete this form.
Volunteer to Give Informational Interviews
If you’re an alum and interested in helping employees find new jobs, please email alumni@thejusticeconnection.org.
Job Openings for Current or Recent Employees
The Employment Support Network shares job postings from employers specifically looking to recruit former DOJ and FBI employees for their open positions. Whenever possible, we also connect job seekers with alumni who have experience with the employer seeking to hire.
Request to Receive Job Postings
If you’re a current or recent employee and you’d like to receive job postings from Justice Connection, please complete this form.
Employers: Recruit DOJ or FBI Alumni for Your Open Positions
If you are an employer interested in advertising your open position to Justice Connection’s network of job seekers, please complete this form.
DOJ and FBI alumni job seekers include:
Attorneys
Legal support staff (e.g., paralegals and litigation support)
Law enforcement, investigators, and intelligence professionals
Communications staff
Grantmaking staff
Administrative and professional staff (e.g., HR specialists, IT experts, and budget analysts)
Questions? Email employment-network@thejusticeconnection.org.
Justice Connection’s Employment Support Network helps current and recent DOJ and FBI employees navigate their transition out of the department. While Justice Connection supports the many brave, dedicated career employees who remain at the department, we recognize that many others have been forced out or fear they will be – and they need assistance with their job searches.
The Employment Support Network leverages the insight and experience of DOJ and FBI alumni to help those seeking new opportunities. The network connects current or recent employees with alumni who’ve volunteered to give informal informational interviews.
We're connecting current or recent employees with alumni who’ve volunteered to give informal informational interviews.
Request List of Alumni Volunteers for Informational Interviews
Justice Connection will provide a list of alumni who have volunteered to give informational interviews to current and recent DOJ and FBI employees. To receive the list, please complete this form.
Volunteer to Give Informational Interviews
If you’re an alum and interested in helping employees find new jobs, please email alumni@thejusticeconnection.org.
Job Openings for Current or Recent Employees
The Employment Support Network shares job postings from employers specifically looking to recruit former DOJ and FBI employees for their open positions. Whenever possible, we also connect job seekers with alumni who have experience with the employer seeking to hire.
Request to Receive Job Postings
If you’re a current or recent employee and you’d like to receive job postings from Justice Connection, please complete this form.
Employers: Recruit DOJ or FBI Alumni for Your Open Positions
If you are an employer interested in advertising your open position to Justice Connection’s network of job seekers, please complete this form.
DOJ and FBI alumni job seekers include:
Attorneys
Legal support staff (e.g., paralegals and litigation support)
Law enforcement, investigators, and intelligence professionals
Communications staff
Grantmaking staff
Administrative and professional staff (e.g., HR specialists, IT experts, and budget analysts)
Questions? Email employment-network@thejusticeconnection.org.
Justice Connection’s Employment Support Network helps current and recent DOJ and FBI employees navigate their transition out of the department. While Justice Connection supports the many brave, dedicated career employees who remain at the department, we recognize that many others have been forced out or fear they will be – and they need assistance with their job searches.
The Employment Support Network leverages the insight and experience of DOJ and FBI alumni to help those seeking new opportunities. The network connects current or recent employees with alumni who’ve volunteered to give informal informational interviews.
We're connecting current or recent employees with alumni who’ve volunteered to give informal informational interviews.
Request List of Alumni Volunteers for Informational Interviews
Justice Connection will provide a list of alumni who have volunteered to give informational interviews to current and recent DOJ and FBI employees. To receive the list, please complete this form.
Volunteer to Give Informational Interviews
If you’re an alum and interested in helping employees find new jobs, please email alumni@thejusticeconnection.org.
Job Openings for Current or Recent Employees
The Employment Support Network shares job postings from employers specifically looking to recruit former DOJ and FBI employees for their open positions. Whenever possible, we also connect job seekers with alumni who have experience with the employer seeking to hire.
Request to Receive Job Postings
If you’re a current or recent employee and you’d like to receive job postings from Justice Connection, please complete this form.
Employers: Recruit DOJ or FBI Alumni for Your Open Positions
If you are an employer interested in advertising your open position to Justice Connection’s network of job seekers, please complete this form.
DOJ and FBI alumni job seekers include:
Attorneys
Legal support staff (e.g., paralegals and litigation support)
Law enforcement, investigators, and intelligence professionals
Communications staff
Grantmaking staff
Administrative and professional staff (e.g., HR specialists, IT experts, and budget analysts)
Questions? Email employment-network@thejusticeconnection.org.
We have compiled resources to help employees navigate separating from the federal government, unemployment and career transitions. We’re updating this page regularly with new information and guidance.
Recurring weekly virtual programs designed to provide structure, support and momentum for federal employees and contractors navigating career transitions, including interviewing skills workshops on Thursdays and resume development on Fridays.
Recurring weekly virtual programs designed to provide structure, support and momentum for federal employees and contractors navigating career transitions, including interviewing skills workshops on Thursdays and resume development on Fridays.
A volunteer project that matches former federal employees with free and reduced-price career coaching. Due to a high volume of requests, finding a match may take time, please sign up to get in the queue.
A volunteer project that matches former federal employees with free and reduced-price career coaching. Due to a high volume of requests, finding a match may take time, please sign up to get in the queue.
The FedsForward Federal Talent Platform provides free AI-guided support to help federal employees transition outside of government. The platform offers resume conversation, government-to-private skills mapping, targeted coaching, and a variety of career resources.
The FedsForward Federal Talent Platform provides free AI-guided support to help federal employees transition outside of government. The platform offers resume conversation, government-to-private skills mapping, targeted coaching, and a variety of career resources.
The Partnership for Public Service offers Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course that helps federal employees pivot to non-federal sectors.
The Partnership for Public Service offers Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course that helps federal employees pivot to non-federal sectors.
Browse our library of resources, updates, and guidance to stay informed on the latest developments for federal employees.
Browse our library of resources, updates, and guidance to stay informed on the latest developments for federal employees.
Reach out to Justice Connection directly for immediate, hands-on support when you need it most.
Reach out to Justice Connection directly for immediate, hands-on support when you need it most.
Additional Resources for Employees
Justice Connection has compiled resources to help employees navigate separating from the federal government, unemployment and career transitions. We’re updating this page regularly with new information and guidance.
What to Know About Separating from the Federal Government
How to Prepare for an Unexpected Separation
Protect Democracy provides a checklist to help federal employees prepare for an unexpected separation from federal employment.
The law firm Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. offers Guidance to Federal Employees on Separation from Federal Service.
Learn More About Different Types of Separation
The Congressional Research Service published a helpful report on the different types of voluntary and involuntary separation from the federal government.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers information about Reductions in Force, as well as a document called Reduction in Force (RIF) Basics.
Civil Service Strong published A Civil Servant’s Guide to Reductions in Force.
The Partnership for Public Service’s Federal Reduction-in-Force Guide explains the procedural requirements agencies must follow, as well as employees’ rights, during a RIF.
Guidance for Probationary Employees
FedSmith describes the federal government’s revised approach to probationary employees as a result of Executive Order 14284, OPM’s implementing rule issued in June 2025, and OPM’s updated guidance issued in August 2025.
Protect Democracy, Just Security, and The Partnership for Public Servicepublished resources to help terminated probationary employees know their rights.
Access to Healthcare after Separation
Civil Service Strong identifies options for healthcare coverage after separating from the federal government.
Unemployment Resources
This fact sheet on Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees, a state-administered program, outlines what’s available for feds who lost their employment.
This Century Foundation report dives deep into unemployment insurance challenges and benefits for federal employees, including UCFE.
Civil Service Strong provides links to unemployment benefits and other resources for former feds residing in 14 states and D.C.
Finding a New Job
Career Coaching
wellfed offers recurring weekly virtual programs designed to provide structure, support and momentum for federal employees and contractors navigating career transitions, including interviewing skills workshops on Thursdays and resume development on Fridays.
Grounded Idealist’s Coaching Collaborative, a volunteer project, matches former federal employees with free and reduced-price career coaching. Due to a high volume of requests, finding a match may take time, but sign up here to get in the queue.
The FedsForward Federal Talent Platform provides free AI-guided support to help federal employees transition outside of government. The platform offers resume conversation, government-to-private skills mapping, targeted coaching, and a variety of career resources.
The Partnership for Public Service offers Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course that helps federal employees pivot to non-federal sectors.
Montgomery County, MD residents: The Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center offers career coaching, resume and job placement assistance, professional development, and entrepreneurial coaching for federal employees and contractors exploring their next career move.
Job Search Tools
Civic Match connects experienced federal employees with state and local government employers. It also sponsors career-support webinars, which Justice Connection occasionally co-hosts.
Justice Job Bank connects public safety and justice professionals with employers who value their expertise. They offer roles in criminal justice, law enforcement, and security (e.g., police officers, corrections officers); public policy and government affairs (e.g., program managers, evaluation and impact analysts); and intelligence and crime analysis (e.g., intelligence research specialists, GIS and mapping specialists).
Job listings
PSJD – Listings for public service legal careers.
Clearance Jobs – Listings for positions in national security for people with active federal government security clearances.
Idealist – Listings with social impact and other organizations.
Federal court jobs:
U.S. Courts’ Search Judiciary Jobs – Lists current openings for positions within the federal courts, probation and pretrial services, public defender organizations, and other judicial branch agencies.
OSCAR – If you are seeking federal law clerk or appellate staff attorney positions, you must register with OSCAR.
Jobs on Capitol Hill:
U.S. House of Representatives – Subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin
USAJobs – Lists current openings with the federal government.
CareerOneStop’s Veteran and Military Transition Center provides employment assistance for military veterans, including job listings.
Financial Considerations
Are you considering taking a pay cut and worried about your finances? Advisers Give Back offers free financial planning to government employees and contractors with annual incomes below $150,000 and non-retirement savings under $250,000.
Justice Connection is providing these resources to support current and former DOJ employees. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information on this page, Justice Connection does not guarantee either. None of the information above constitutes legal advice and Justice Connection does not endorse any of the above-referenced organizations.
Additional Resources for Employees
Justice Connection has compiled resources to help employees navigate separating from the federal government, unemployment and career transitions. We’re updating this page regularly with new information and guidance.
What to Know About Separating from the Federal Government
How to Prepare for an Unexpected Separation
Protect Democracy provides a checklist to help federal employees prepare for an unexpected separation from federal employment.
The law firm Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. offers Guidance to Federal Employees on Separation from Federal Service.
Learn More About Different Types of Separation
The Congressional Research Service published a helpful report on the different types of voluntary and involuntary separation from the federal government.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers information about Reductions in Force, as well as a document called Reduction in Force (RIF) Basics.
Civil Service Strong published A Civil Servant’s Guide to Reductions in Force.
The Partnership for Public Service’s Federal Reduction-in-Force Guide explains the procedural requirements agencies must follow, as well as employees’ rights, during a RIF.
Guidance for Probationary Employees
FedSmith describes the federal government’s revised approach to probationary employees as a result of Executive Order 14284, OPM’s implementing rule issued in June 2025, and OPM’s updated guidance issued in August 2025.
Protect Democracy, Just Security, and The Partnership for Public Servicepublished resources to help terminated probationary employees know their rights.
Access to Healthcare after Separation
Civil Service Strong identifies options for healthcare coverage after separating from the federal government.
Unemployment Resources
This fact sheet on Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees, a state-administered program, outlines what’s available for feds who lost their employment.
This Century Foundation report dives deep into unemployment insurance challenges and benefits for federal employees, including UCFE.
Civil Service Strong provides links to unemployment benefits and other resources for former feds residing in 14 states and D.C.
Finding a New Job
Career Coaching
wellfed offers recurring weekly virtual programs designed to provide structure, support and momentum for federal employees and contractors navigating career transitions, including interviewing skills workshops on Thursdays and resume development on Fridays.
Grounded Idealist’s Coaching Collaborative, a volunteer project, matches former federal employees with free and reduced-price career coaching. Due to a high volume of requests, finding a match may take time, but sign up here to get in the queue.
The FedsForward Federal Talent Platform provides free AI-guided support to help federal employees transition outside of government. The platform offers resume conversation, government-to-private skills mapping, targeted coaching, and a variety of career resources.
The Partnership for Public Service offers Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course that helps federal employees pivot to non-federal sectors.
Montgomery County, MD residents: The Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center offers career coaching, resume and job placement assistance, professional development, and entrepreneurial coaching for federal employees and contractors exploring their next career move.
Job Search Tools
Civic Match connects experienced federal employees with state and local government employers. It also sponsors career-support webinars, which Justice Connection occasionally co-hosts.
Justice Job Bank connects public safety and justice professionals with employers who value their expertise. They offer roles in criminal justice, law enforcement, and security (e.g., police officers, corrections officers); public policy and government affairs (e.g., program managers, evaluation and impact analysts); and intelligence and crime analysis (e.g., intelligence research specialists, GIS and mapping specialists).
Job listings
PSJD – Listings for public service legal careers.
Clearance Jobs – Listings for positions in national security for people with active federal government security clearances.
Idealist – Listings with social impact and other organizations.
Federal court jobs:
U.S. Courts’ Search Judiciary Jobs – Lists current openings for positions within the federal courts, probation and pretrial services, public defender organizations, and other judicial branch agencies.
OSCAR – If you are seeking federal law clerk or appellate staff attorney positions, you must register with OSCAR.
Jobs on Capitol Hill:
U.S. House of Representatives – Subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin
USAJobs – Lists current openings with the federal government.
CareerOneStop’s Veteran and Military Transition Center provides employment assistance for military veterans, including job listings.
Financial Considerations
Are you considering taking a pay cut and worried about your finances? Advisers Give Back offers free financial planning to government employees and contractors with annual incomes below $150,000 and non-retirement savings under $250,000.
Justice Connection is providing these resources to support current and former DOJ employees. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information on this page, Justice Connection does not guarantee either. None of the information above constitutes legal advice and Justice Connection does not endorse any of the above-referenced organizations.
Additional Resources for Employees
Justice Connection has compiled resources to help employees navigate separating from the federal government, unemployment and career transitions. We’re updating this page regularly with new information and guidance.
What to Know About Separating from the Federal Government
How to Prepare for an Unexpected Separation
Protect Democracy provides a checklist to help federal employees prepare for an unexpected separation from federal employment.
The law firm Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. offers Guidance to Federal Employees on Separation from Federal Service.
Learn More About Different Types of Separation
The Congressional Research Service published a helpful report on the different types of voluntary and involuntary separation from the federal government.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers information about Reductions in Force, as well as a document called Reduction in Force (RIF) Basics.
Civil Service Strong published A Civil Servant’s Guide to Reductions in Force.
The Partnership for Public Service’s Federal Reduction-in-Force Guide explains the procedural requirements agencies must follow, as well as employees’ rights, during a RIF.
Guidance for Probationary Employees
FedSmith describes the federal government’s revised approach to probationary employees as a result of Executive Order 14284, OPM’s implementing rule issued in June 2025, and OPM’s updated guidance issued in August 2025.
Protect Democracy, Just Security, and The Partnership for Public Servicepublished resources to help terminated probationary employees know their rights.
Access to Healthcare after Separation
Civil Service Strong identifies options for healthcare coverage after separating from the federal government.
Unemployment Resources
This fact sheet on Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees, a state-administered program, outlines what’s available for feds who lost their employment.
This Century Foundation report dives deep into unemployment insurance challenges and benefits for federal employees, including UCFE.
Civil Service Strong provides links to unemployment benefits and other resources for former feds residing in 14 states and D.C.
Finding a New Job
Career Coaching
wellfed offers recurring weekly virtual programs designed to provide structure, support and momentum for federal employees and contractors navigating career transitions, including interviewing skills workshops on Thursdays and resume development on Fridays.
Grounded Idealist’s Coaching Collaborative, a volunteer project, matches former federal employees with free and reduced-price career coaching. Due to a high volume of requests, finding a match may take time, but sign up here to get in the queue.
The FedsForward Federal Talent Platform provides free AI-guided support to help federal employees transition outside of government. The platform offers resume conversation, government-to-private skills mapping, targeted coaching, and a variety of career resources.
The Partnership for Public Service offers Career Pivot Bootcamp, a free online course that helps federal employees pivot to non-federal sectors.
Montgomery County, MD residents: The Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center offers career coaching, resume and job placement assistance, professional development, and entrepreneurial coaching for federal employees and contractors exploring their next career move.
Job Search Tools
Civic Match connects experienced federal employees with state and local government employers. It also sponsors career-support webinars, which Justice Connection occasionally co-hosts.
Justice Job Bank connects public safety and justice professionals with employers who value their expertise. They offer roles in criminal justice, law enforcement, and security (e.g., police officers, corrections officers); public policy and government affairs (e.g., program managers, evaluation and impact analysts); and intelligence and crime analysis (e.g., intelligence research specialists, GIS and mapping specialists).
Job listings
PSJD – Listings for public service legal careers.
Clearance Jobs – Listings for positions in national security for people with active federal government security clearances.
Idealist – Listings with social impact and other organizations.
Federal court jobs:
U.S. Courts’ Search Judiciary Jobs – Lists current openings for positions within the federal courts, probation and pretrial services, public defender organizations, and other judicial branch agencies.
OSCAR – If you are seeking federal law clerk or appellate staff attorney positions, you must register with OSCAR.
Jobs on Capitol Hill:
U.S. House of Representatives – Subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin
USAJobs – Lists current openings with the federal government.
CareerOneStop’s Veteran and Military Transition Center provides employment assistance for military veterans, including job listings.
Financial Considerations
Are you considering taking a pay cut and worried about your finances? Advisers Give Back offers free financial planning to government employees and contractors with annual incomes below $150,000 and non-retirement savings under $250,000.
Justice Connection is providing these resources to support current and former DOJ employees. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information on this page, Justice Connection does not guarantee either. None of the information above constitutes legal advice and Justice Connection does not endorse any of the above-referenced organizations.
Looking for legal support or to join the network?
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Looking for legal support or to join the network?
Please reach out.
Looking for legal support or to join the network?
Please reach out.
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Your support will allow us to provide direct assistance to those who are fighting to uphold the rule of law from inside.
Support the dedicated employees who fuel the Department of Justice.
Your support will allow us to provide direct assistance to those who are fighting to uphold the rule of law from inside.