First-Chair Federal Trial Attorney

Offices-to-go; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice seeks a Trial Attorney to represent the United States in first-chair trial and appellate litigation across federal courts, including the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Federal Circuit. The attorney will manage own cases, conduct investigations, take depositions, draft briefs, argue trials, and participate in settlements.

The position requires a J.D., active bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited school.
• Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance as required.
• Preferred: experience in trial and appellate litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in first-chair trial and appellate litigation.
• Manage own cases, conduct fact investigations, depositions, and trial work.
• Draft substantive briefs and argue trials in federal courts.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and recommend settlements when appropriate.
• Collaborate with counsel from Federal client agencies.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Department of Justice seeks a Trial Attorney to represent the United States in first-chair trial and appellate litigation across federal courts, including the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Federal Circuit. The attorney will manage own cases, conduct investigations, take depositions, draft briefs, argue trials, and participate in settlements.

The position requires a J.D., active bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.