Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement Section)

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Offices, Boards and Divisions invites applications from attorneys with a J.D. and active bar membership to join our legal team in Phoenix, AZ. The role emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, civil/criminal litigation, and investigations across multiple matters.

Candidates should have familiarity with regulatory compliance and the design or oversight of compliance programs, and possess the ability to lead complex litigation tasks under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. or equivalent and be licensed to practice as an attorney in any U.S. state/DC.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• GS-14 requires 2.5 years post-J.D. legal experience, including specialized work at GS-13 level.
• GS-15 requires 4 years post-J.D. experience, including specialized work at GS-14 level.

Skills

Legal analysis

Litigation experience

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Bar admission

Job description

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated compliance experience within multiple industries (health care, government contracting, import/export, tax, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or testing regulatory compliance controls.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing, best practices for an effective compliance program.
• Experience conducting investigations of business organizations and entities.
• Experience with corporate criminal resolutions.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.
• Experience with civil or criminal fraud matters.
• Knowledge of white-collar criminal litigation.