Trial Attorney (Federal Programs Branch)

We are seeking highly qualified attorneys to perform complex legal analysis and litigation within a federal setting. This role involves significant independent legal work and leadership in civil or criminal litigation.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Independently conduct legal analysis and research.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and other court documents for unique and difficult legal issues.
• Manage and conduct highly complex civil or criminal litigation.
• Draft and argue motions, handle discovery, take/defend depositions, develop expert witness testimony, and try cases.
• Lead and supervise paralegals and support staff.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (or equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Minimum Post-J.D

  Legal or Relevant Experience:

* GS-13: 1.5 years * GS-14: 2.5 years * GS-15: 4+ years

• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting/arguing motions, handling discovery, taking/defending depositions, developing expert testimony, and trying cases.
• *Trial Period:**

This position requires a mandatory 2-year trial period to evaluate fitness for continued federal employment.