Trial Attorney

Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, possess a J.D. degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should have a strong interest in trial and appellate work, excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, and an exceptional academic background. Applicants should anticipate working on fast-paced, complex litigation, and feel comfortable in a courtroom setting. Judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable. To qualify, applicants must have at least two years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; have at least three years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS- 14 level; and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.
The National Courts Section is one of the largest, oldest, and most active litigating sections in the Department of Justice. It is one of five sections of the Civil Divisions Commercial Litigation Branch. The Civil Division is regularly voted one of the top places to work in the annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government survey.