Environmental & Bankruptcy Trial Attorney (Litigation)

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section in Washington, D.C., is seeking litigators with environmental and bankruptcy experience for financially challenging, high-impact cases. The position involves case development, negotiations, and trial preparation in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy matters.

Ideal candidates have 2–7 years post-JD experience across environmental and bankruptcy litigation, strong writing and advocacy

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of post-J.D. experience in environment and bankruptcy litigation to qualify for GS-13.
• Minimum 2.5 years of post-J.D. experience in environment and bankruptcy litigation to qualify for GS-14.
• Minimum 4 years of post-J.D. experience to qualify for GS-15.

Responsibilities

• Litigate environmental and bankruptcy matters in federal courts.
• Develop case strategy and manage motions practice and pre-trial briefing.
• Negotiate settlements and oversee trial preparation and presentation of evidence.

Skills

Environment law

Bankruptcy litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Electronic discovery

Document management

Job description

The United States Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section in Washington, D.C., is seeking litigators with environmental and bankruptcy experience for financially challenging, high-impact cases. The position involves case development, negotiations, and trial preparation in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy matters.

Ideal candidates have 2–7 years post-JD experience across environmental and bankruptcy litigation, strong writing and advocacy