Federal Trial Attorney - Hearings, Trials & Advocacy

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Justice seeks a Trial Attorney in Washington, DC, to handle hearings, settlements and trials across federal and state courts and administrative proceedings. You will prepare pleadings, briefs and other materials based on rigorous factual and legal research, and participate in pretrial conferences and complex litigation strategy.

The role requires a J.D. and active bar membership, with potential for challenging assignments and interaction with national agencies.

Formación

• J.D. required and licensed to practice law in the United States or DC.
• Active bar membership in good standing.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares for and conducts hearings, settlement negotiations or trials of cases that may involve difficult and complex factual situations.
• Prepares memoranda such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents based on factual and legal research.
• Participates in pretrial and prehearing conferences.
• Conducts trials or presents oral arguments in federal and state courts and administrative proceedings.
• Examines formal filings for legal sufficiency.
• Reviews submissions of party representatives to ensure procedural requirements are met.
• Responds to inquiries from high-level government officials and agencies on statutory matters.
• Maintains contacts with officials and employees of the Department and other government agencies on litigation and policy-related matters.

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Educación

J.D. or equivalent

Active bar membership in US/DC

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Justice seeks a Trial Attorney in Washington, DC, to handle hearings, settlements and trials across federal and state courts and administrative proceedings. You will prepare pleadings, briefs and other materials based on rigorous factual and legal research, and participate in pretrial conferences and complex litigation strategy.

The role requires a J.D. and active bar membership, with potential for challenging assignments and interaction with national agencies.