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Trial Attorney (ITFO-NY)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of JusticeNew York, NY · full time · Entry
$88,005 – $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 U.S. Department of Justice role prosecutes and defends trade litigation cases in federal court, handling customs disputes, tariff classification challenges, and enforcement of trade laws. It suits lawyers with trial experience who want to work on complex international trade matters for the federal government.
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What they ask for
Required
- J.D. degree or equivalent
- Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction
- U.S. citizenship
- Post-J.D. legal experience (minimum varies by grade level)
Nice to have
- Trial work experience
- Judicial clerkship experience
- Excellent writing skills
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Good judgment