Trial Attorney — Wildlife & Marine Resources

Attorneys House; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 119.000 - 197.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Wildlife and Marine Resources Section, seeks a Trial Attorney for Washington, DC or Denver, CO. This permanent attorney position covers federal defensive litigation, Animal Welfare Act enforcement, civil forfeitures, and agency counseling.

The role requires a J.D., bar admission, U.S. citizenship, and strong writing and litigation skills; travel up to 25%. Salary ranges GS-13 to GS-15, adjusted by duty station.

Qualifikationen

• JD degree required and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship or nationality required.
• Strong interest in federal litigation, trial work, or appellate work; outstanding academic record; superior writing abilities.

Aufgaben

• Draft and argue motions; handle discovery; negotiate settlements.
• Prepare emergency applications and manage witness examinations.
• Present oral argument and manage case life cycle from start to finish.

Kenntnisse

Federal litigation

Trial work

Appellate work

Legal research

Legal writing

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

The U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Wildlife and Marine Resources Section, seeks a Trial Attorney for Washington, DC or Denver, CO. This permanent attorney position covers federal defensive litigation, Animal Welfare Act enforcement, civil forfeitures, and agency counseling.

The role requires a J.D., bar admission, U.S. citizenship, and strong writing and litigation skills; travel up to 25%. Salary ranges GS-13 to GS-15, adjusted by duty station.