Public Sector Civil Litigation Attorney

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Division of the Department of Justice seeks highly qualified attorneys to join its civil litigation teams, handling constitutional law, national security, immigration, government programs, civil fraud, and related matters. Applicants must possess a J.D. and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S.

jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen. Minimum post-law degree experience determines grade eligibility (GS-11 through GS-15).

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Post–law degree experience increases eligibility for different grades.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in major civil litigation matters.
• Handle cases involving constitutional law, national security, immigration, and government programs.
• Support civil fraud and other critical litigation activities for the department.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Civil Division of the Department of Justice seeks highly qualified attorneys to join its civil litigation teams, handling constitutional law, national security, immigration, government programs, civil fraud, and related matters. Applicants must possess a J.D. and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S.

jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen. Minimum post-law degree experience determines grade eligibility (GS-11 through GS-15).