Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section)

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The United States Department of Justice is seeking a Trial Attorney in the Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section. The role focuses on complex civil and criminal matters involving trade and import regulations.

Qualified applicants must hold a J.D., be licensed, and maintain active bar status in good standing. Experience in federal or state courts, and leadership in investigations, are preferred for higher grade levels.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a J.D., or equivalent degree, and be licensed to practice law.
• Active member in good standing of the bar in any state or DC.
• Authorized to practice as an attorney under applicable laws.

Aufgaben

• Perform legal analysis and formulate recommendations to senior managers.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and other court documents for civil or criminal litigation.
• Conduct civil or criminal litigation and coordination with stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Ausbildung

J.D. or equivalent degree

Jobbeschreibung

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below.

• Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice

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: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

• Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court.
• Experience as an attorney in private practice.
• Experience as a judicial law clerk.
• Experience litigating in U.S. District Court or state court.
• Experience supporting, litigating, and supervising federal criminal cases.
• Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
• Experience investigating or prosecuting violations involving forced labor import bans, supply chain transparency, human trafficking, or related customs and trade fraud.
• Experience coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), or international law enforcement entities on complex global supply chain investigations.