Trial Attorney (Public Trust & Financial Integrity Section)

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices, Boards and Divisions is seeking an attorney for a government role requiring admission to the bar in good standing and JD-level qualifications. The position emphasizes civil and criminal litigation, court filings, and strategic legal analysis.

Ideal candidates have experience in federal or state courts, with leadership of support staff and the ability to advise senior managers on complex legal matters.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice law in any U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
• Active bar membership in good standing is required.
• Licensing must authorize practice in at least one jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal analysis and provide recommendations to senior managers.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and court documents for civil or criminal litigation.
• Lead or supervise paralegals and support staff on federal or state cases.

Skills

Federal criminal prosecutor

Attorney in private practice

Litigation experience

Civil and criminal litigation

Courtroom proceedings

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

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 and/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 federal criminal prosecutor.
• Experience as an attorney in private practice.
• Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
• Experience in U.S. District Court or state court.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.