Trial Attorney, Torts & Vaccine Act Litigation

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice—Torts Branch seeks attorneys with a J.D. or equivalent and an active bar in good standing to defend the United States in tort litigation.

This is a non-remote, in-person position located in Washington, requiring admission to the bar and post-J.D. experience per GS levels. Applicants should have demonstrated advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, interpersonal skills, good judgment, and preferably trial experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and be licensed to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active bar membership in good standing required.
• GS-13 requires 1.5 years post-J.D. legal experience; GS-14 requires 2.5 years; GS-15 requires 4 years.
• This is not a remote location; you will work in person five days a week.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Trial experience

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Justice—Torts Branch seeks attorneys with a J.D. or equivalent and an active bar in good standing to defend the United States in tort litigation.

This is a non-remote, in-person position located in Washington, requiring admission to the bar and post-J.D. experience per GS levels. Applicants should have demonstrated advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, interpersonal skills, good judgment, and preferably trial experience.