Civil Rights Trial Attorney — Federal Justice

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced Trial Attorneys to enforce federal statutes and executive orders prohibiting discrimination across voting, education, employment, housing, and public services.

You will investigate claims, review documents, interview witnesses, draft memoranda, and present the government's case in federal or district court. Ideal candidates have a J.D.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member of the bar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of civil rights discrimination or potential violations of the law.
• Conduct extensive document review to gather, analyze, and evaluate data and evidence; interview witnesses.
• Draft legal and factual memoranda; present evidence to federal courts or grand juries when appropriate.
• Develop cases for possible litigation and negotiate settlements or remedial orders.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting memoranda

Oral advocacy

Interview witnesses

Case analysis

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced Trial Attorneys to enforce federal statutes and executive orders prohibiting discrimination across voting, education, employment, housing, and public services.

You will investigate claims, review documents, interview witnesses, draft memoranda, and present the government's case in federal or district court. Ideal candidates have a J.D.