What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney - Federal Programs Branch position at The United States Department of Justice?
Trial Attorney - Federal Programs Branch
Hiring Organization : Hiring Organization
Hiring Office : Hiring Office
Job ID : CIV-12693744-25-JDL
Location : Washington, DC 20530 - United States
Application Deadline : Friday, February 28, 2025
About the Office : Covering twelve diverse litigation areas, the Federal Programs Branch defends the United States, the Executive Office of the President, and federal agencies in cases challenging the legality of government policies and actions brought in federal district courts. The Branch's work touches on almost all areas of the federal government, including national security, foreign affairs, and high-profile domestic policy initiatives.
Job Description : Trial attorneys in the Federal Programs Branch are generalists who participate in significant, often high-profile litigation across a broad range of practice areas. Trial Attorneys are expected to handle all phases of district court litigation, including taking and defending depositions, managing written discovery, conducting legal research and analysis, writing briefs and other documents, attending court conferences, arguing motions, and conducting trials. As part of their work, Trial Attorneys communicate regularly with client agencies, Department of Justice leadership, opposing counsel, and others. Trial Attorneys work on both individual and team cases in support of the Branch's and Department's mission of defending the interests of the United States.
This is not a remote location position. You will be required to work in person five days a week.
For more information about the work of the Federal Programs Branch, please see the following :
https : / / www.justice.gov / civil / federal-programs-branch
Qualifications : Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law and be a member in good standing of a bar association of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least 1 year of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; have at least 1.5 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; have at least 2.5 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and 4 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
Application Process : To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation through USA Jobs :
You must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not more than 15 pages in length, and written in the past 3 years). If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and / or other documentation that you may have. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Application materials must be received no later than 11 : 59 pm EST February 28, 2025.
No telephone calls, please.
Salary : from the GS-12 level of $101,401 to the GS-15 level of $195,200 per year.
Number of Positions : Many
Travel : The position requires occasional travel.
Relocation Expenses : Relocation expenses are not authorized.
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Salary : $195,200
