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Trial Attorney (Vaccine Litigation Section)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This is a Trial Attorney job in the Vaccine Litigation Section of the Torts Branch, part of the Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The lawyer defends the United States in lawsuits seeking money for harm, including cases under the Vaccine Act that handle compensation for people harmed by covered vaccines. The job requires in-person work five days a week and a 2-year trial period.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • People with disabilitiesPeople with a documented disability, hired through the Schedule A authority.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, including veterans and people with disabilities. Veterans' preference applies, and the job is also open under Schedule A, a hiring path for people with disabilities.

What you would do

  • Prepare for and conduct hearings, settlement talks, or trials.
  • Write pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
  • Take part in pretrial and prehearing conferences.
  • Present oral arguments in federal, state, and administrative courts.
  • Review filings for legal sufficiency and procedural requirements.
  • Answer inquiries from Congress, federal agencies, and the public.

Do you qualify for GS-13 to GS-15?

With experience: You need at least 1.5 years of legal experience after law school for GS-13, 2.5 years for GS-14, or 4 years for GS-15. Having the minimum years does not guarantee you will be placed at that grade.

With education: You must have a J.D. or equivalent law degree. Degrees must come from a school accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign degrees can count if you show they are comparable to a U.S. accredited degree.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C., and an active member of that bar in good standing

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume showing relevant experience, no more than 2 pages
  • Writing sample of no more than 10 pages, written in the past 3 years
  • DD-214 or other veteran documents, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 form if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Proof that foreign education is comparable to U.S. accredited education, if you use it to qualify
  • English translations for any documents not in English

How you will be rated: A reviewing panel rates you based on how well you meet the qualifications. Leaving out required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show your post-law-school experience with dates and hours, and stay within 2 pages.
  • Submit a writing sample of 10 pages or fewer that was written in the past 3 years.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, state it on your resume and attach your DD-214, plus SF-15 for 10-point preference.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You must work in person five days a week. Occasional travel may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959, if applicable
  • 2-year trial period
  • Background investigation
  • May need a security clearance depending on assignment
  • Drug test before final appointment
  • Financial disclosure required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$121,785 – $197,200 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 to GS-15 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
AT-13100140-27-JS

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