Trial Attorney for Appellate Matters - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

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

Job summary

Environmental Defense Section (EDS) seeks attorneys to defend EPA rules and final actions under major statutes in the federal appellate courts. This role may also involve working on select district court matters from the Section's docket.

Applicants must hold a J.D., be admitted to the bar in good standing, and be a U.S. citizen or national. Years of post-J.D. experience determine the GS grade level and corresponding salary bands for Denver and Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar in good standing
• U.S. citizenship or national
• Post-J.D. litigation experience as required for GS levels

Responsibilities

• Defend EPA rules and final actions in federal appellate courts
• Work on select district court matters from the Section's docket if desired
• Manage complex litigation and draft persuasive appellate briefs

Skills

Federal appellate litigation

APA experience

Strong writing and editing

Pollution-control statutes knowledge

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) is seeking attorneys to specialize in defending against challenges to rules and other final EPA actions under the major pollution control statutes (e.g., the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substance Control Act) that are filed as petitions for review in the courts of appeals under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 15. These positions will also provide the opportunity, if desired, to work on select district court matters from the Section's docket.

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 and a demonstrated interest in court of appeals litigation 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.

Ideal candidates will have federal appellate litigation experience including the defense of agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act; experience managing complex litigation; superior writing and editing skills; familiarity with federal pollution-control statutes and administrative law issues; and familiarity with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Judicial clerkship and law review experience is highly desirable.

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)