Trial Attorney - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

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 environmental statutes such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and related laws.

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar, and be a U.S. citizen or national. Post-J.D. experience determines the GS level; Denver and Washington, D.C. salary ranges are provided to reflect federal employment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizen or national.
• Post-J.D. experience required for grade levels GS-12 to GS-15.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in complex civil litigation under environmental statutes.
• Engage in federal litigation, trial work, and high-level legal research.
• Demonstrate superior writing and analytical abilities.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

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)