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Trial Attorney (Camp Lejeune Justice Act Unit)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of JusticeWashington, DC · full time
$121,785 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role defends the United States in toxic tort litigation arising from contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, involving discovery, motion practice, trial, and appellate work in federal court. It suits attorneys with litigation experience who want to handle high-stakes, complex government defense cases with significant public visibility.
Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- J.D. or equivalent degree
- Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia
- Active bar membership in good standing
- Work on-site five days per week
Nice to have
- Experience in toxic tort litigation
- Expertise in Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence
- eDiscovery experience
- Defensive litigation background
- Experience defending federal laws, regulations, and policies