# General Attorney (RECA)

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/afe97593-2c63-4a0d-beab-9b396b3dc12f

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 85447 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

This position represents the United States in claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, investigating and adjudicating cases for individuals who became ill from Cold War-era uranium mining or nuclear weapons testing exposure. The role involves legal research, evidence development, fraud evaluation, and litigation support within the Department of Justice's Civil Division.

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

## Skills named

Administrative Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing

## Required

- J.D. degree or equivalent
- Licensed attorney in good standing in any U.S. state, territory, or DC
- Post-J.D. legal experience (minimum amount varies by grade level)

## Nice to have

- Proven advocacy and legal writing skills
- Experience drafting and arguing motions
- Experience handling discovery
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience developing expert witness testimony
- Trial experience

Apply on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889710400