U.S. Dept. of Justice
Trial Attorney (Environmental Torts Litigation)
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
The Environmental Torts Litigation (ETL) is within the Torts Branch. The Branch is responsible for the defense of the United States and its employees in tort litigation seeking monetary judgments for damages from negligent or wrongful acts under the Federal Tort Claims Act. ETL is responsible for defending toxic tort cases, including mass torts and also litigating cases under the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, which includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022.
OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates:11/08/2024 to 11/29/2024Salary:$117,962 - $191,900 per yearPay scale & grade:GS 13 - 15Location:1 vacancy in the following location:Remote job:NoTelework eligible:Yes-as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required:Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursed:NoAppointment type:PermanentWork schedule:Full-timeService:ExceptedPromotion potential:15Job family (Series):Supervisory status:NoDrug test:YesFinancial disclosure:YesAnnouncement number:AT-12601184-25-TLMControl number:818306500
Duties
The Environmental Torts Litigation Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice defends the United States in complex, high stakes civil litigation in federal courts nationwide. Its attorneys handle all aspects of wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage cases that often involve hundreds, even thousands, of plaintiffs. The cases stem from alleged exposure to environmental contaminants, such as biological agents and chemicals. Many of the section's cases are litigated as mass torts or multidistrict litigation matters. Handling complex jurisdictional questions and analyzing overlapping issues of history, law, and science are often the norm. At capacity, the section is comprised of approximately forty-five attorneys and ten members of support staff.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalMust complete a Background Investigation to include drug testingSelective Service Registration is required, as applicableMay require completion of a fourteen month trial periodMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.Upon conversion to a permanent appointment with the Department, all Department attorneys are subject to a two year trial period.It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test.Financial Disclosure: If selected, you will be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least 1.5 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level, at least 2.5 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. Excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills are required. Experience arguing motions, handling discovery, developing expert witness testimony, trying cases, and a federal judicial clerkship are highly desirable.
Education
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. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated by a reviewing panel.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Environmental Torts Litigation (ETL) is within the Torts Branch. The Branch is responsible for the defense of the United States and its employees in tort litigation seeking monetary judgments for damages from negligent or wrongful acts under the Federal Tort Claims Act. ETL is responsible for defending toxic tort cases, including mass torts and also litigating cases under the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, which includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022.
OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates:11/08/2024 to 11/29/2024Salary:$117,962 - $191,900 per yearPay scale & grade:GS 13 - 15Location:1 vacancy in the following location:Remote job:NoTelework eligible:Yes-as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required:Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursed:NoAppointment type:PermanentWork schedule:Full-timeService:ExceptedPromotion potential:15Job family (Series):Supervisory status:NoDrug test:YesFinancial disclosure:YesAnnouncement number:AT-12601184-25-TLMControl number:818306500
Duties
The Environmental Torts Litigation Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice defends the United States in complex, high stakes civil litigation in federal courts nationwide. Its attorneys handle all aspects of wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage cases that often involve hundreds, even thousands, of plaintiffs. The cases stem from alleged exposure to environmental contaminants, such as biological agents and chemicals. Many of the section's cases are litigated as mass torts or multidistrict litigation matters. Handling complex jurisdictional questions and analyzing overlapping issues of history, law, and science are often the norm. At capacity, the section is comprised of approximately forty-five attorneys and ten members of support staff.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalMust complete a Background Investigation to include drug testingSelective Service Registration is required, as applicableMay require completion of a fourteen month trial periodMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.Upon conversion to a permanent appointment with the Department, all Department attorneys are subject to a two year trial period.It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test.Financial Disclosure: If selected, you will be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least 1.5 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level, at least 2.5 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. Excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills are required. Experience arguing motions, handling discovery, developing expert witness testimony, trying cases, and a federal judicial clerkship are highly desirable.
Education
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. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated by a reviewing panel.#J-18808-Ljbffr