Trial Attorney (Vaccine Litigation Section)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of JusticeWashington, DC · full time · Mid
$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
The Department of Justice's Torts Branch seeks an attorney to litigate vaccine compensation claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, preparing legal documents, conducting trials and settlement negotiations, and representing the United States in federal and state courts. This role suits attorneys with litigation experience who want to work on complex, high-stakes cases affecting public health policy from within government.
Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent
- Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia
- Post-J.D. legal experience (1.5 years minimum for GS-13, 2.5 years for GS-14, 4 years for GS-15)
- In-person work five days per week
Nice to have
- Trial experience
- Proven advocacy skills
- Legal writing expertise
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Good judgment