Trial Attorney - Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC, seeks attorneys to defend the United States in cases challenging policies before federal district courts. The Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation Section handles aviation, space, and maritime matters for multiple client agencies, offering opportunities in trial and appellate work. Qualifications include a J.D.

degree and bar admission; GS-12 to GS-15 levels with progressively higher post–J.D. experience are described in the notice.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum post–J.D. experience varies by grade level (GS-12 to GS-15) and is listed in the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Defend the United States, Executive Office of the President, and agencies in federal district court cases challenging policies or actions.
• Handle aviation, space, and maritime litigation, including matters involving FAA, Army Corps of Engineers, Navy, Coast Guard, NASA, NSA, and various Departments.
• Engage in trial and appellate work with focus on aviation, space, and admiralty litigation.

Education

J.D. Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC, seeks attorneys to defend the United States in cases challenging policies before federal district courts. The Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation Section handles aviation, space, and maritime matters for multiple client agencies, offering opportunities in trial and appellate work. Qualifications include a J.D.

degree and bar admission; GS-12 to GS-15 levels with progressively higher post–J.D. experience are described in the notice.