Trial Attorney

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice seeks a Trial Attorney for its Corporate Enforcement Section, serving in the Phoenix, AZ area. Candidates must hold a J.D., be licensed and in good standing, and be prepared to manage complex civil and criminal matters.

Ideal applicants have referenced GS-14/GS-15 eligibility, with several years of post-J.D. experience and a track record in litigation, investigations, and regulatory compliance programs.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Post-J.D. experience in civil or criminal litigation or legal analysis.
• Experience handling regulatory compliance matters and investigations is preferred.

Skills

Legal analysis

Pleadings drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-corporate-enforcement-section

Required Qualifications:

Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Grade Specific Qualifications:

• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated compliance experience within multiple industries (health care, government contracting, import/export, tax, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or testing regulatory compliance controls.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing, best practices for an effective compliance program.
• Experience conducting investigations of business organizations and entities.
• Experience with corporate criminal resolutions.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.
• Experience with civil or criminal fraud matters.
• Knowledge of white-collar criminal litigation.