Trial Attorney (Vaccine).

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Offices-to-go in Washington, D.C. is seeking an attorney to conduct hearings and trials. The candidate must have a J.D. and relevant legal experience. Duties include preparing legal documents and responding to inquiries. This position is not remote and requires in-person attendance.

The ideal applicant will possess strong advocacy skills and be an active member of the bar.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. and be licensed to practice as an attorney.
• 1.5 years of post-J.D. legal experience for GS-13.
• 2.5 years for GS-14, and 4 years for GS-15.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct hearings or trials on complex cases.
• Draft memoranda and legal documents based on research.
• Participate in pretrial and prehearing conferences.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct hearings, settlement negotiations, or trials of cases that may involve difficult and complex factual situations.
• Prepare memoranda such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents on the basis of factual and legal research.
• Participate in pretrial and prehearing conferences.
• Conduct trials or present oral arguments in federal courts, state courts, and administrative proceedings, as appropriate.
• Examine formal filings for legal sufficiency.
• Review submissions of party representatives to ensure procedural requirements are met.
• Respond to inquiries from the White House, Congress, federal departments and agencies, state and local authorities, and private individuals on matters within the scope of assigned statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain personal contacts and work closely with officials and employees of the Division, Department, other government agencies and the public on litigation and policy‑related matters.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must complete a Background Investigation including drug testing.
• All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service or certify exemption.
• May require completion of a 2‑year trial period (see Trial Period Statement).
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on assignment/duty location.
• Must pass a drug test screening for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, will be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• This is not a remote location position; work in person five days a week.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. (or equivalent) and 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.
• GS‑13: at least 1.5 years of post‑J.D. legal experience.
• GS‑14: at least 2.5 years of post‑J.D. legal experience.
• GS‑15: at least 4 years of post‑J.D. legal experience.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
• Trial experience strongly preferred, although not required.

Trial Period Statement

You will be required to serve a 2‑year trial period. During this period, your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated based on:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government.
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of the trial period, employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited or pre‑accredited by an accredited body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (see www.ed.gov). Education completed in foreign colleges may be used if it is comparable to that received in an accredited U.S. institution. Documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Veteran Preference

Applicants entitled to or claiming veterans' preference (VP) should indicate the type (5 or 10 points) on resume or cover letter. Applications must include supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge). Applicants claiming 10‑point preference must also submit SF‑15.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations are made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Schedule A

DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is committed to satisfying affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Eligible Schedule A applicants may submit resumes to [e-mail], referencing "Federal Career Opportunities."

Selective Service

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or certify exemption under the Selective Service Law.

EEO Statement

This position is open to all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. No discrimination will be tolerated. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Federal employees typically have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other benefits. Eligibility depends on position type and is discussed in detail by the hiring agency upon offer.