Trial Attorney

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices, Boards and Divisions is seeking Trial Attorneys for the Fraud Division's Appellate Section in Salt Lake City, Utah. Applicants must possess a J.D. and relevant legal experience, including specialized qualifications for GS-14 and GS-15 level positions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in legal analysis and litigation, with a preference for those with a federal appellate court clerkship background. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the official announcement can be found on the DOJ's Legal Careers page.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. or equivalent, and be licensed to practice law.
• Experience in civil or criminal litigation required.
• Knowledge of federal appellate procedures preferred.

Skills

Legal analysis

Composing pleadings

Litigation experience

Knowledge of white collar criminal enforcement

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

This posting is for Trial Attorney positions within the Fraud Division's Appellate Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before June 22, 2026. Vacancy locations can be found within the link below. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJ's Legal Careers page by following the links below: Trial Attorney (Appellate Counsel)

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 and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal appellate court clerkship.
• Experience drafting federal appellate briefs and presenting oral argument before federal courts of appeal.
• Knowledge of white collar criminal enforcement practice.
• Experience in supporting and litigating federal or state criminal cases.