# Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section)

Hiring organization: [Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/offices-boards-and-divisions-department-of-justice)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5bf5c33e-fc37-45a3-bd42-501bc67d361f

Listed on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas
- Salary: 107446 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

The Department of Justice's Fraud Division seeks experienced trial attorneys to investigate and prosecute criminal trade, customs, and import fraud cases that harm American industries and consumers. This role involves complex litigation across federal district courts, collaboration with law enforcement agencies, and expertise in trade law, tariffs, and forced labor import violations.

_Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's wording._

## Required

- J.D. or equivalent law degree
- Active bar membership in good standing
- 2.5+ years post-J.D. legal experience for GS-14 (or 4+ years for GS-15)
- Specialized legal experience performing analysis, composing court documents, and conducting litigation

## Nice to have

- Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court
- Private practice attorney experience
- Judicial law clerk experience
- U.S. District Court or state court litigation experience
- Federal criminal case supervision experience
- Corporate investigation experience
- Forced labor import ban or supply chain fraud prosecution experience
- Coordination experience with CBP, HSI, or international law enforcement

Apply on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889359500
