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Trial Attorney (Open Continuous)

Consumer Product Safety Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

Trial attorneys investigate consumer products that may be unsafe and enforce safety laws for the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The job is based in Washington, DC, in the Division of Enforcement & Litigation, and staff are moving to 441 G Street NW. It is an open continuous announcement with few vacancies and up to 25% local travel.

Telework eligibleFEW vacancies

It may close early. The announcement may close early without notice. The first referral cut-off date is November 13, 2026, and later applications are referred at regular intervals as vacancies occur.

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.

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

Open to the public and to current federal employees in the excepted service. You must be a U.S. citizen, and no prior federal experience is required.

What you would do

  • Investigate whether consumer products present substantial hazards
  • Negotiate voluntary recalls and corrective actions with companies
  • Litigate administrative cases seeking mandatory product recalls
  • Represent the agency at hearings, trials, and appeals
  • Negotiate civil penalties for violations of agency laws
  • Advise on referring matters to the Department of Justice

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-14?

With experience: You need 52 weeks of specialized experience (work that built the specific skills this job needs) at the next lower grade. For GS-12, this means investigations, legal pleadings, and enforcement advice; for GS-13 and GS-14, you must have worked independently and handled hearings or trials, with GS-14 requiring complex matters.

With education: You need a J.D. or LL.B. law degree. Higher grades also require years of practicing attorney experience: 1 year for GS-11 (or an LL.M. or superior law school work), 2 years for GS-12, 3 years for GS-13, and 4 years for GS-14.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. state, D.C., or Puerto Rico

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing dates, hours per week, duties, and series and grade for federal jobs
  • Proof of current active bar membership or good standing
  • Law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
  • Proof of law degree such as a diploma
  • Recent copy of SF-50 showing title, series, grade, and salary
  • DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • Proof of eligibility if using a special hiring authority

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked against the minimum qualifications, and then a Subject Matter Expert reviews your resume and documents. Scores come from the questionnaire and USA Hire assessments that measure competencies such as decision making, negotiating, and reasoning.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show each job's dates, hours per week, duties, and federal series and grade, since only the first two pages are reviewed.
  • Include proof of bar membership and law school transcripts, because missing documents can cost you consideration.
  • List only schools accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel of up to 25% within the local commuting area.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Public trust position with a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Two-year trial period
  • Personal Identity Verification using I-9 documents and E-Verify
  • Must live in the local commuting area of Washington, DC
  • Must complete Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306)
  • Financial disclosure report (OGE-450) required upon appointment

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
$85,447 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
3010CEL-27-20262331273-A

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