Trial Attorney (Environmental Torts Litigation)

The Environmental Torts Litigation Section seeks attorneys to defend the United States, Executive Office of the President, and agencies in cases challenging the legality of policies and actions brought in federal district courts. Work touches on many areas of government.Well-qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $25,000, with priority given to applicants in D.C., Raleigh, San Francisco, Dallas, and NYC. Strong applicants from any location are encouraged to apply. 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.QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience.Applicants must meet all other qualifications by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Preferred QualificationsExperience in mass tort or multidistrict litigation.Environmental law or toxic tort background.Negotiation skills.Federal Tort Claims Act knowledge.Expert witness management experience.Complex federal court litigation experience.This is not a remote position. Well-qualified candidates may be considered for placement at any Department duty location nationwide, subject to management approval and agency needs.Trial Period StatementAs 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.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.J-18808-Ljbffr