Trial Attorney

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS) seeks attorneys to prosecute and coordinate complex federal cases, including RICO and violent crime matters, in collaboration with U.S. Attorney's Offices.

Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to the bar in good standing, and possess relevant post-J.D. litigation experience at the GS-13 to GS-15 levels. Strong analytical and supervisory capabilities expected for leading teams on major investigations.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent; licensed and authorized to practice in any State, territory, or DC.
• Active bar admission in good standing in any U.S. state or DC.
• 1.5/2.5/4 years post-J.D. legal experience required for GS-13/14/15 levels; specialized experience included.

Skills

Legal analysis

Pleadings & briefs

Civil & criminal litigation

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS) is a specialized group of prosecutors charged with developing and implementing strategies to disrupt and dismantle regional, national and international gangs and organized crime groups. VCRS, in partnership with United States Attorney's Offices, prosecutes significant Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO), Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (VICAR) and violent crime cases against the most dangerous criminal groups in the U.S.

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-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 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-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:

Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies and experiences:

• Experience with prosecuting RICO, CCE, and other complex conspiracy matters;
• Criminal litigation experience;
• Trial experience in U.S. District Courts;
• Trial experience in State or local courts; and
• Experience with the federal judiciary.