Senior Trade & Customs Litigation Attorney

Crowell & Moring LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced attorney to lead complex customs and international trade disputes. You will advise clients on duties, classification, valuation, and related matters, and develop strategic arguments for agency and court proceedings.

The role emphasizes handling protests and penalties, drafting filings, and mentoring junior attorneys, with opportunities to influence a sophisticated practice and represent clients before federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in customs and international trade litigation required.
• Strong written and oral advocacy for administrative protests and court matters.
• Preferred appearances before CBP, ITA, CAFC and other federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal strategy and arguments in customs and trade matters.
• Handle administrative protests, penalty proceedings, and challenges to determinations.
• Draft and review memoranda, pleadings, briefs, protests, and other submissions.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Customs & trade litigation

Legal drafting

Client advisory

Mentorship / supervision

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced attorney to lead complex customs and international trade disputes. You will advise clients on duties, classification, valuation, and related matters, and develop strategic arguments for agency and court proceedings.

The role emphasizes handling protests and penalties, drafting filings, and mentoring junior attorneys, with opportunities to influence a sophisticated practice and represent clients before federal agencies.