Job 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 (Employment Law) | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-employment-law-2

Job Description

Qualifications Required 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 four (4) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, experience interpreting or applying provisions of Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and other federal employment statutes, familiarity with administrative law, particularly the Administrative Procedure Act and how it intersects with employment decisions, and experience preparing for and representing agencies before administrative bodies such as the MSPB and the EEOC. 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 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 databases and IT systems to manage and track work; Experience providing advice and guidance in information law and/or ethics; Experience working with or for federal agencies; and, A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.