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TRIAL ATTORNEY - CAMP LEJEUNE UNIT

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $164K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Trial Attorney for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Office within the Department of Justice. The role involves defending litigation related to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which aims to provide relief to service members and others injured by contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepares for and conducts hearings, settlement negotiations, and trials of complex cases

Prepares memoranda such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents on the basis of factual and legal research

Participates in pretrial and prehearing conferences

Conducts trials or presents oral arguments in federal courts, state courts, and administrative proceedings, as appropriate

Provides advice to junior trial attorneys

Handles appellate litigation, as necessary

Reviews and analyzes facts and develops evidence during the preparation of assigned cases

Confers with the Chief to identify the policy of the Department in related litigation

Applies the theory of the government's cases, determines applicable legal principles to a given statement of facts, selects and examines witnesses, and plans trial strategy and appropriate techniques

As assigned, represents the United States and individual clients in direct negotiations and discussions with attorneys for private litigants

Participates in discussions with opposing counsel and in the formulation of settlements often having far-reaching legal consequences

Makes recommendations with respect to proposed changes in legislation relating to provisions of law

Provides advice concerning legal and policy questions related to statutes administered by the office

Advises and consults with the Chief to report on the status of cases and matters related to legal issues within the assigned area of litigation

Maintains personal contacts and works closely with officials and employees of the Division, officials and employees of the Department and other government agencies, and the public on litigation and policy-related matters

Responds to inquiries from the White House, Congress, federal departments and agencies, state and local authorities, and private individuals on matters within the scope of assigned statutory responsibilities

As requested, performs special legal and administrative projects requiring broad experience and sound judgement

Performs other job-related duties, as assigned

Receives general instructions from the Assistant Director and the Unit Chief

Consults with the Assistant Director and Unit Chief, as appropriate, concerning issues or problems that have a significant impact on policy, procedure, or case action

Qualification

J.D. degreeActive bar membershipToxic tort litigationFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureFederal Rules of EvidenceEDiscoveryLegal analysisOral advocacySettlement negotiationsTrial strategy

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Must complete and pass a drug test

Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable

May require completion of a 2-year trial period

Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation and may be required to obtain a clearance

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Applicants must have a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one-year post-JD (or equivalent) legal/trial or other relevant experience commiserate with the grade you are applying to

GS-13 - minimum 1.5 years post-JD legal experience

GS-14 - minimum 2.5 years post-JD legal experience

GS-15 - minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience

Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement

Preferred

Highly qualified applicants would have experience in toxic tort litigation

This includes expertise as to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, eDiscovery, defensive litigation, and defense of important federal laws, regulations, and policies