TRIAL ATTORNEY

U.S. Trustee Program (U.S. Department of Justice); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Trustee Program (U.S. Department of Justice) is seeking a Trial Attorney (FOIA Counsel) who will navigate complex legal issues, advocate for clients, and maintain high professional standards. Candidates must have a J.D. degree, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and exemplary communication skills.

Additional preferred qualifications include proficiency in legal analysis, organizational skills, and a strong commitment to ethics. This role demands the ability to manage diverse legal projects effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-J.D. professional legal experience advocating for clients.
• Active membership in the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing.
• Ability to function in a demanding legal environment.

Skills

Excellent academic and professional credentials

Superior oral and written communication skills

Outstanding legal research and analytical skills

Strong judgment and ability to function with minimal guidance

Outstanding organizational skills

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

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 (FOIA Counsel) | United States Department of Justice

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials, superior oral and written communication skills, outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills, outstanding judgment, and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing, and have at least 4 years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions;
• Have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases;
• The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;
• The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity;
• Strong information technology skills including using databases and IT systems to manage and track work;
• Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,
• A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.