Senior Trial Attorney, Camp Lejeune Unit

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Torts Branch, Camp Lejeune Unit, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Trial Attorney to defend the United States in Camp Lejeune litigation. The role emphasizes hearings, trials, discovery, and complex factual and expert work, with collaboration across federal agencies and the Navy.

The position requires a J.D. or equivalent and active bar admission, with grading based on post–J.D. experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree and active bar membership nationwide or in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum post–J.D. legal experience requirements vary by grade level.
• This is not a remote position; in-person work is required five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and conducts hearings, settlements, and trials of complex cases, and drafts pleadings, motions, briefs and related documents.
• Participates in pretrial and prehearing conferences and may present oral arguments in federal or state courts.
• Provides guidance to junior trial attorneys and handles appellate litigation as needed.
• Reviews facts, develops evidence, and analyzes complex legal issues to support case strategy.
• Engages with Chief and Unit leadership on policy, case status, and strategic directions.

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Torts Branch, Camp Lejeune Unit, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Trial Attorney to defend the United States in Camp Lejeune litigation. The role emphasizes hearings, trials, discovery, and complex factual and expert work, with collaboration across federal agencies and the Navy.

The position requires a J.D. or equivalent and active bar admission, with grading based on post–J.D. experience.