Federal Trial Attorney Civil & Criminal Litigation Pro

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Offices, Boards and Divisions seeks attorneys licensed to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction or DC. Candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent and be active, in good standing.

Grade level GS-13 to GS-15 requires progressively more post-J.D. legal experience, including specialized work in civil or criminal litigation and pleadings. Applicants with federal criminal prosecutor experience and familiarity with U.S. District Court practice will be given extra consideration.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D., or equivalent, be licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• GS-13 requires 1.5+ years post-JD legal experience; GS-14 requires 2.5+ years with specialized experience; GS-15 requires 4+ years with specialized experience.
• Preferred: federal criminal prosecutor experience; experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases; experience in U.S. District Court or state court; experience with the federal judiciary.

Skills

Legal analysis

Pleading preparation

Litigation

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

US Offices, Boards and Divisions seeks attorneys licensed to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction or DC. Candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent and be active, in good standing.

Grade level GS-13 to GS-15 requires progressively more post-J.D. legal experience, including specialized work in civil or criminal litigation and pleadings. Applicants with federal criminal prosecutor experience and familiarity with U.S. District Court practice will be given extra consideration.