Trial Attorney - Natural Resources Section (Open Continuous)

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

Job summary

The Natural Resources Section of the U.S. Department of Justice seeks experienced litigators in Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC. A J.D. degree, active bar membership, and U.S.

citizenship or national status are required. Applicants are evaluated by post-J.D. experience to place them at GS-12 through GS-15 grades. Ideal candidates have an interest in federal litigation with trial or appellate work, strong research and writing abilities, and familiarity with civil litigation elements.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree, active bar in good standing, U.S. citizenship or national
• Strong research, analytical and writing abilities
• Post-J.D. litigation experience determines GS grade (GS-12 to GS-15)

Responsibilities

• Represent federal agencies in federal district courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and state courts
• Engage in federal litigation, trial work and/or appellate work
• Demonstrate superior research, analytical, and writing abilities

Job description

The Natural Resources Section has one of the most dynamic and complex practices in the Energy and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, representing virtually every federal agency in federal district courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and state courts in novel litigation arising under more than 80 natural resource, environmental, and cultural resource statutes.

The Natural Resources Section seeks experienced litigators in Washington DC and Denver, Colorado.

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/or appellate work, and an exceptional academic background. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation is highly desirable and knowledge of Fifth Amendment takings, natural resource law, or Indian law is a plus but not a requirement. 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)