Federal Civil Division Attorney – Public Interest Litigator

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Civil Division, seeks attorneys with a J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The position involves evaluating post-J.D. experience to determine eligibility across GS-11 to GS-15 levels.

Trial period of 2 years is required by Executive Order 14284. Strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, and civil litigation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Review applicants and determine eligibility for GS-11 to GS-15 levels.
• Communicate with applicants and coordinate recruitment actions within the Civil Division.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Department of Justice, Civil Division, seeks attorneys with a J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The position involves evaluating post-J.D. experience to determine eligibility across GS-11 to GS-15 levels.

Trial period of 2 years is required by Executive Order 14284. Strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, and civil litigation experience are preferred.