Trial Attorney

The Indian Resources Section litigates on behalf of federal agencies when they are protecting the rights and resources of federally recognized Indian tribes and their members. This includes defending against challenges to statutes and agency action designed to protect tribal interests and affirmative actions to protect tribal rights and natural resources. The rights at issue include water rights, the ability to acquire reservation land, hunting and fishing rights, and other natural resources.

Successful applicants must have the following:

1. At least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-14 grade level.
2. At least 5 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-15 grade level.

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must possess a J.D. degree; be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction); and be a U.S. citizen. Experience in litigation, administrative law, and/or environmental law is highly desirable.

Years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is:

Denver, CO:

1. GS-14 ($135,860 - $176,620)
2. GS-15 ($159,806 - $191,990)

Washington DC:

1. GS-14 ($139,395 - $181,216)
2. GS-15 ($163,964 - $191,900)

YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement if you are using experience to meet all or part of the qualification requirements. Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the experience requirement. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.