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General Attorney (RECA)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of JusticeWashington, DC · full time · Mid
$85,447 – $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 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.
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What they ask for
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