Assistant Trial Attorney for the Solicitor General

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 169.000 - 197.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), seeks an Assistant to the Solicitor General (Trial Attorney) in Washington, DC. The role involves handling merits briefs, certiorari petitions, and Supreme Court motions, and presenting arguments before the Court.

Qualifications include a J.D. with active bar status, strong academic credentials, and experience in federal governmental practice. Clerkship experience is highly encouraged and advocacy skills are essential.

Competenze

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least one year of post-J.D. (or equivalent) experience.
• Exceptional academic background.
• Federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged.
• Broad experience in areas of law germane to federal governmental practice.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to guide junior attorneys.

Mansioni

• Work on merits briefs, petitions for writs of certiorari, and related Supreme Court motions.
• Make recommendations on when to seek Supreme Court review or appeals at intermediate appellate courts.
• Prepare memoranda for the Solicitor General on legal problems and recommendations.
• Argue cases before the Supreme Court.

Conoscenze

Exceptional writing skills

Team coordination

Formazione

J.D. degree

Active bar membership (any U.S. jurisdiction)

Post-J.D. experience (1 year+)

Exceptional academic background

Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkship encouraged

Broad experience in federal governmental practice

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), seeks an Assistant to the Solicitor General (Trial Attorney) in Washington, DC. The role involves handling merits briefs, certiorari petitions, and Supreme Court motions, and presenting arguments before the Court.

Qualifications include a J.D. with active bar status, strong academic credentials, and experience in federal governmental practice. Clerkship experience is highly encouraged and advocacy skills are essential.