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Lead Trial Attorney - Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Onsite · $169,279 - $197,200/year
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Position Overview

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States United States flag
Compensation: $169,279 - $197,200/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Litigation
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: May 27, 2026

Job Description

Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience Preferred Qualifications Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience supervising teams and leading investigations and litigation, drafting and revising dispositive motions, and overseeing discovery are highly desirable. Successful applicants will be highly motived, exhibit sound judgment and creativity, and have several years of active litigation and supervisory experience. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with constitutional challenges and the enforcement of federal laws is strongly preferred. Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience Preferred Qualifications Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience supervising teams and leading investigations and litigation, drafting and revising dispositive motions, and overseeing discovery are highly desirable. Successful applicants will be highly motived, exhibit sound judgment and creativity, and have several years of active litigation and supervisory experience. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with constitutional challenges and the enforcement of federal laws is strongly preferred. Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Compensation

$169,279 - $197,200/year

Practice Area

Litigation

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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