Trial Attorney

Summary This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-142 Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable May require completion of one year probationary period Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. Qualifications Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication; outstanding legal research, analytical and legal reasoning; outstanding judgment; and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and have at least two (2) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases. Applicants must be an active member of a state bar in good standing. Please note, in a select few jurisdictions, federal attorneys are required to be active members of the jurisdiction's state bar. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have: A record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions, developing litigation strategies, and demonstrating superior trial practice skills; A record of litigating complex matters including taking depositions, examining witnesses under oath, and propounding formal written discovery; Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases; The ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects; The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities; Demonstrated initiative and creativity; Strong interpersonal communication skills; Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work; Experience working with or for federal agencies; Experience in bankruptcy, especially complex chapter 11 proceedings; and, A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Additional information Salary This position is full-time and permanent. The possible salary range is on the General Schedule from GS-13 to GS-15. The annual salary will depend on the applicant's qualifications, experience, and the locality pay adjustment for the duty station. Travel Periodic travel is required depending on work assignments and for training. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.