Federal Environmental Litigation Attorney

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) seeks attorneys to represent the United States in complex civil litigation arising under major environmental statutes. Candidates must hold a J.D. and be an active bar member, with U.S. citizenship or national status.

Post-J.D. experience varies by grade level (GS-12 to GS-15). Clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation are desirable; strong research, analytical and writing abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing of a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Post-J.D. litigation or judicial experience required for the grade levels (GS-12/13/14/15).
• Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation are highly desirable.
• U.S. citizenship or national required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in complex federal environmental civil litigation.
• Engage in trial work and manage assigned matters.
• Demonstrate superior research, analytical and writing abilities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Trial work

Analytical ability

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) seeks attorneys to represent the United States in complex civil litigation arising under major environmental statutes. Candidates must hold a J.D. and be an active bar member, with U.S. citizenship or national status.

Post-J.D. experience varies by grade level (GS-12 to GS-15). Clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation are desirable; strong research, analytical and writing abilities are essential.