Federal Trial Attorney — Constitutional Torts

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Constitutional Torts Staff Trial Attorney to represent federal officials in civil litigation and to develop evidence through research and hearings. You will draft motions and briefs, conduct discovery, and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy and policy matters.

The role requires a JD, bar admission, US citizenship, and the ability to work with federal agencies and high-profile clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represent in personal capacity federal officials who are defendants in civil litigation and other matters.
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other documents based on factual and legal research; conduct discovery; prepare for and conduct hearings, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Review and analyze facts and assist in developing evidence during case preparation.
• Receive instruction from the Assistant Director, Deputy Director, and Director on policy and apply legal principles to facts; examine witnesses; consult with senior attorneys on trial strategy.
• Work with opposing counsel in settlements in consultation with senior attorneys.
• Discuss legal and policy questions related to statuses administered by the Section with senior attorneys.
• Prepare memoranda applying relevant statutory and regulatory authority and evaluating legal, factual, and policy considerations.
• Report on case status and related legal issues to the Assistant Director, Deputy Director, and Director as appropriate.
• Establish personal contacts and work closely with officials and employees of the Division on litigation and policy matters.
• May assist with responses to inquiries from the White House, Congress, federal departments and agencies, state/local authorities, and private individuals within assigned statutory responsibilities.
• Perform special legal and administrative projects requiring legal experience and sound judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Motions practice

Written communication

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Constitutional Torts Staff Trial Attorney to represent federal officials in civil litigation and to develop evidence through research and hearings. You will draft motions and briefs, conduct discovery, and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy and policy matters.

The role requires a JD, bar admission, US citizenship, and the ability to work with federal agencies and high-profile clients in a fast-paced environment.