Trial Attorney – Federal Policy & Litigation

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

US Offices, Boards and Divisions seeks attorneys to defend the United States, the Executive Office of the President, and federal agencies in cases challenging the legality of policies in federal district courts. Applicants must hold a J.D. and be admitted to practice in any State or the District of Columbia, with an active bar in good standing.

The position involves qualification across GS-11 through GS-15 levels, based on post-J.D. experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent; licensed to practice in any US state or DC.
• Active bar in good standing.
• GS-11: up to 1 year post-J.D. experience.
• GS-12: 1+ year post-J.D. experience.
• GS-13: 1.5+ years post-J.D. experience.
• GS-14: 2.5+ years post-J.D. experience.
• GS-15: 4+ years post-J.D. experience.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date.
• Preferred: advocacy and legal writing; motions, discovery, depositions, expert testimony, and trial experience.
• Trial period per EO 14284; 2-year duration and evaluation factors.
• Completion of the trial period may lead to continued employment.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal writing

Oral arguments

Deposition handling

Trial experience

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

US Offices, Boards and Divisions seeks attorneys to defend the United States, the Executive Office of the President, and federal agencies in cases challenging the legality of policies in federal district courts. Applicants must hold a J.D. and be admitted to practice in any State or the District of Columbia, with an active bar in good standing.

The position involves qualification across GS-11 through GS-15 levels, based on post-J.D. experience.