Trial Attorney — Wildlife & Marine Resources

Energy & Natural Resources Division; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife and Marine Resources Section of the Energy & Natural Resources Division seeks attorneys to handle civil defensive matters in federal courts under major wildlife and marine statutes. The role focuses on record-review cases challenging agency actions such as listings, regulations, and dam operations.

The work intersects with public lands, energy production, and national defense missions. Attorneys are expected to manage their dockets with first-chair responsibility, plan strategically

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Comfortable with federal jurisdiction and civil procedure

Responsibilities

• Manage own docket with first-chair responsibility across all phases of litigation
• Coordinate strategic planning with agency attorneys and staff
• Draft procedural and dispositive motions, handle discovery, negotiate settlements
• Defend emergency motions and examine witnesses, present oral argument
• Counsel client agencies on compliance with statutes within the Section's jurisdiction

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Strategic planning

Job description

The Wildlife and Marine Resources Section of the Energy & Natural Resources Division seeks attorneys to handle civil defensive matters in federal courts under major wildlife and marine statutes. The role focuses on record-review cases challenging agency actions such as listings, regulations, and dam operations.

The work intersects with public lands, energy production, and national defense missions. Attorneys are expected to manage their dockets with first-chair responsibility, plan strategically