Attorney.

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices-to-go in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Trial Attorney whose duties include investigating civil rights discrimination and presenting cases in court. Applicants must have a JD from an accredited law school and be an active bar member.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a minimum of 1.5 years of post-JD experience for GS-13 level. A career with the U.S. government offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 1.5 years (GS-13), 2.5 years (GS-14), or 4 years (GS-15) post-JD experience.
• Must demonstrate strong qualifications in law and communication skills.
• Must possess outstanding professional references.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of civil rights discrimination.
• Draft legal and factual memoranda.
• Present evidence to federal grand juries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Professional judgment

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Active member of the bar in good standing

Job description

Duties

As a Trial Attorney, your duties may include: investigating allegations of civil rights discrimination or potential violations of the law; conducting extensive document review to gather, analyze, and evaluate data and evidence; interview witnesses; drafting legal and factual memoranda; presenting evidence to federal grand juries (if appropriate); developing cases for possible litigation; working with expert witnesses and other federal partners; presenting the government's case in federal or district court; conducting negotiations and mediations on a range of issues; and enforcing settlement agreements and remedial orders.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• You may be required to complete a one- or two-year probationary period.
• You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.
• You must have a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including post-J.D. experience requirements, by the date their application is reviewed for referral and consideration.
• Resume cannot exceed two (2) pages.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one- or two-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a JD from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) and possess the minimum years of post‑professional law degree experience commensurate to the grade level of eligibility, as shown below. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the work of the section or substantially similar laws, rules, and regulations; written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast‑paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have outstanding professional references.

• GS‑13 – minimum 1.5 years post‑JD legal experience
• GS‑14 – minimum 2.5 years post‑JD legal experience
• GS‑15 – minimum 4 years post‑JD legal experience

Preferred Qualifications

The following demonstrated qualifications are preferred but not required: substantive knowledge and expertise in Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), law review, moot court, clinical experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, such as charging parties, witnesses, respondents, disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial or administrative officials, advocacy groups, law enforcement personnel, and the staff of other federal or state governmental agencies, are also preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The DOJ is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex – including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status – or because of age (over 40), physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit based factor. The DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. For more information, please review our full

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.