Trial Attorney (Detail - Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch)

The Department of Justice, Civil Division, Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch seeks current DOJ attorneys to serve on six-month non-reimbursable details with an option to extend. Detailees must obtain their agency's approval and will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Division. The Affirmative Litigation Section represents the United States by filing lawsuits against states, municipalities, and private entities that interfere with or obstruct federal policies.

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be a U.S. citizen, and possess at least 1 year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. The minimum years of post-law degree experience commensurate with the grade level of eligibility is shown below. Under a detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee's base pay. The position will be filled at the employee's current grade level. Preferred qualifications: Applicants should also have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking, and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases are highly desirable. You must also be a U.S. citizen.