Appellate & Trial Attorney (Federal Litigation)

US Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of General Counsel, Litigation Division at the FCC in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with appellate litigation experience to represent the agency before courts and tribunals. The role emphasizes drafting pleadings, conducting advanced legal research, and providing strategic guidance on complex matters.

Required is a JD or equivalent and at least three years of professional law experience with specialized experience at GS-14 level or higher; familiarity with federal and state

Qualifications

• For GS-14/GS-15, candidate must have professional law experience and specialized experience in appellate litigation and related activities.
• Experience drafting pleadings, briefs, motions, and providing legal guidance to decision makers.
• Ability to analyze complex legal-technical issues and develop litigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency in a broad array of appellate matters before federal and state courts of appeals.
• Draft pleadings filed in court cases and provide written guidance to decision makers.
• Handle complex, delicate, and novel legal issues and judgments.
• Advise high-level officials on the legality of proposed policies and decisions.

Skills

Appellate representation

Draft pleadings

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Advising officials

Education

JD / LL.B. / LL.M.

Job description

The Office of General Counsel, Litigation Division at the FCC in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with appellate litigation experience to represent the agency before courts and tribunals. The role emphasizes drafting pleadings, conducting advanced legal research, and providing strategic guidance on complex matters.

Required is a JD or equivalent and at least three years of professional law experience with specialized experience at GS-14 level or higher; familiarity with federal and state