Trial Attorney (Camp Lejeune Justice Act Unit)

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Office seeks attorneys to defend the United States, Executive Office of the President, and agencies in federal district court cases challenging policy legality. The branch's work touches on many areas of government.

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

Qualificações

• J.D. degree and licensed to practice law.
• Active bar member in good standing in any State or DC.
• Post-J.D. legal experience required for GS levels as specified.

Responsabilidades

• Defend the United States and federal agencies in federal district court cases.
• Advise on policy challenges and governance-related litigation.
• Work in-person five days a week in the DC area; manage complex litigation responsibilities.

Conhecimentos

Bar admission

Federal practice

Toxic tort litigation

eDiscovery

Formação académica

J.D. or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) Office seeks attorneys

to defend the United States, Executive Office of the President, and agencies in cases challenging the legality of policies and actions brought in federal district courts. The branch's work touches on many areas of government.

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.

Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.

• To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one and one-half (1.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience.


• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must possess at least two and one-half (2.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience.


• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience.

This is not a remote location position. You will be required to work in person five days a week

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly qualified applicants would have experience in toxic tort litigation. This includes expertise as to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, eDiscovery, defensive litigation, and defense of important federal laws, regulations, and policies. The incumbent is expected to work under a variety of conditions as dictated by the particular circumstances involved in each case.

Trial Period Statement:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;


• the needs and interests of the agency;


• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and


• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.