Trial Attorney - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) seeks attorneys to represent the United States in complex civil litigation arising under major environmental statutes. Candidates must hold a J.D. and be an active bar member, with U.S. citizenship or national status.

Post-J.D. experience varies by grade level (GS-12 to GS-15). Clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation are desirable; strong research, analytical and writing abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing of a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Post-J.D. litigation or judicial experience required for the grade levels (GS-12/13/14/15).
• Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation are highly desirable.
• U.S. citizenship or national required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in complex federal environmental civil litigation.
• Engage in trial work and manage assigned matters.
• Demonstrate superior research, analytical and writing abilities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Trial work

Analytical ability

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) is seeking attorneys to represent the United States in complex and diverse civil litigation arising under a broad range of environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; Toxic Substances Control Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants must have the years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal experience for the specific grade level requirements listed below:

• At least 1 year of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-12 grade level.
• At least 1.5 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level.
• At least 2.5 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-14 grade level.
• At least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-15 grade level.

Applicants should have a strong interest in federal litigation, trial work, and an exceptional academic background. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation is highly desirable. Applicants must demonstrate superior research, analytical, and writing abilities.

Years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level.

The possible salary range for Denver, CO.:

• GS-12 ($ 99,800 - $129,742)
• GS-13 ($118,675 - $154,280)
• GS-14 ($140,239 - $182,316)
• GS-15 ($164,956 - $197,200)

The possible salary range for Washington D.C.:

• GS-12 ($102,415 - $133,142)
• GS-13 ($121,785 - $158,322)
• GS-14 ($143,913 - $187,093)
• GS-15 ($169,279 - $197,200)