Federal Appellate Environmental Litigator

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Defense Section, seeks Trial Attorneys for appellate matters in Washington, DC or Denver, CO.

Open continuous postings will fill positions as needs arise and may involve complex petition-for-review litigation challenging EPA rules under major environmental statutes. Ideal candidates have a J.D., bar admission, federal appellate experience, strong writing skills, and a track record in handling petitions for

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship or national status required; litigation experience in federal appellate courts preferred.
• Interest and experience in court of appeals litigation, including Administrative Procedure Act matters.
• Judicial clerkship and law review experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of petition-for-review litigation in the courts of appeals, from motions to merits briefing and oral argument.
• Work largely on EPA-related challenges under major environmental statutes and may assist district court matters as workload allows.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal writing

Legal editing

Clerkship experience

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

The U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Defense Section, seeks Trial Attorneys for appellate matters in Washington, DC or Denver, CO.

Open continuous postings will fill positions as needs arise and may involve complex petition-for-review litigation challenging EPA rules under major environmental statutes. Ideal candidates have a J.D., bar admission, federal appellate experience, strong writing skills, and a track record in handling petitions for