Trial Attorney - Privilege & Special Matters

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice's Fraud Division, Special Matters Section, seeks qualified attorneys for permanent Trial Attorney positions located in Washington, DC. These roles handle privilege and filter review issues, supervise teams, and advise prosecutors on strategic handling of privilege throughout investigations and litigation.

This posting is open until filled with rolling reviews; requirements include a J.D. and active bar membership, and GS-14 or GS-15 level experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent, licensed to practice in any State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and active bar membership.
• GS-14 requires at least 2.5 years post‑J.D. legal experience, including specialized experience at GS‑13.
• GS-15 requires at least 4 years post‑J.D. legal experience, with specialized experience at GS‑14.
• Preferred: expertise in the law of legal privilege and related areas; experience supervising attorneys and support staff; experience with large-scale document reviews.

Responsibilities

• Litigates privilege and filter review issues before federal courts; writes pleadings and argues motions on privilege.
• Supervises teams of attorneys and paralegals reviewing potentially privileged materials.
• Advises prosecutors and federal agents on strategic approaches to privilege at all investigation and litigation stages.
• Develops and maintains policies to ensure compliance with ethical obligations related to privilege.

Skills

Legal analysis

Drafting pleadings

Civil & criminal litigation

Supervising attorneys

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Document review platforms

Job description

The Department of Justice's Fraud Division, Special Matters Section, seeks qualified attorneys for permanent Trial Attorney positions located in Washington, DC. These roles handle privilege and filter review issues, supervise teams, and advise prosecutors on strategic handling of privilege throughout investigations and litigation.

This posting is open until filled with rolling reviews; requirements include a J.D. and active bar membership, and GS-14 or GS-15 level experience.