Federal Trial Attorney - Natural Resources Law

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Natural Resources Section, seeks experienced litigators in Washington, DC. The position is open-continuous with vacancies as needed and covers diverse environmental and natural resources cases.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be admitted to the bar, and be a U.S. citizen. Years of post-J.D. experience determine the appropriate grade level from GS-12 to GS-15.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree and be admitted to the bar in good standing.
• U.S. citizen or national is required.
• Years of post-J.D. litigation experience determine the appropriate GS grade level.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse civil litigation docket in federal courts and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Engage in discovery, draft briefs, negotiate, and argue in court.
• Collaborate with federal client agencies and expert witnesses in complex matters.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. degree (or equivalent)

Job description

U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Natural Resources Section, seeks experienced litigators in Washington, DC. The position is open-continuous with vacancies as needed and covers diverse environmental and natural resources cases.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be admitted to the bar, and be a U.S. citizen. Years of post-J.D. experience determine the appropriate grade level from GS-12 to GS-15.