Job Summary

The Environmental Torts Litigation Section is responsible for the defense of the United States in toxic tort litigation seeking monetary judgments for personal injuries and property damages. Other responsibilities of the Section include representing the United States in certain appellate matters, participating in the administrative claims procedures mandated by the FTCA, and conducting training and educational programs for Federal employees.

Job Description

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be a U.S. citizen. The minimum years of post-law degree experience commensurate with the grade level of eligibility is shown below. Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level. GS-12 - minimum 1 year post-JD legal experience 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 Preferred qualifications: Applicants should have experience in mass tort or multidistrict litigation, environmental law or toxic tort background negotiation, federal tort claims act knowledge, expert witness management, and complex federal court litigation. Trial Period Statement As 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; and 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.