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Trial Attorney (Federal Programs Branch)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of JusticeWashington, DC · Mid
$85,447 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role defends the United States and federal agencies in constitutional and policy challenges litigated in federal district courts, handling the full spectrum of litigation work across diverse legal areas. It suits attorneys who want high-profile, mission-driven work and can manage complex cases from discovery through trial.
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. degree or equivalent
- Active bar membership in good standing
- Post-J.D. legal experience (amount varies by grade level)
Nice to have
- Proven advocacy skills
- Legal writing ability
- Experience drafting and arguing motions
- Discovery and deposition experience
- Expert witness testimony development
- Trial experience