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DOJ Offers Large Signing Bonuses to Attract Lawyers
The Department of Justice is offering significant signing bonuses to attract new lawyers, reportedly to fill roles in challenging "lawless" cities or due to a perceived struggle to recruit during the Trump administration.
6 May, 18:25 — 6 May, 22:00
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Fox NewsMixed27d ago
DOJ dangles massive signing bonuses for lawyers ready to fight ‘lawless’ cities far beyond DC
The Department of Justice announces up to $25,000 signing bonuses for lawyers willing to work outside D.C. to fight blue city legal challenges.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual27d ago
So few lawyers want to work for Trump’s DOJ that the agency was forced to offer big signing bonuses
The DOJ is offering $25,000 bonuses to new hires, as the agency reportedly struggles to attract top talent amid widespread upheaval and highly politicized cases
By Josh Marcus
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First report: The Independent · 6 May, 18:25|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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