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Trial Attorney (T-ASA)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This is a trial attorney job in the Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation Section of the Torts Branch, within the Justice Department's Civil Division. Attorneys defend the United States and federal agencies in federal court cases that challenge government policies and actions. The announcement lists many vacancies, a location to be negotiated after selection, extensive travel, and a possible 2-year trial period.

Telework eligibleMany vacancies

Can you apply?

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

  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
  • 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.

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

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen or national. Veterans and eligible spouses, widows, widowers, or parents may claim veterans' preference, and people eligible under Schedule A (a hiring path for people with disabilities) may apply.

What you would do

  • Defend the United States in aviation accident lawsuits, including wrongful death and injury cases.
  • Defend the United States in space launch and space vehicle incident litigation.
  • Handle admiralty cases involving ship collisions, groundings, boarding challenges, and oil spills.
  • Bring affirmative admiralty actions to recover costs of maritime damage and pollution cleanup.

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-15?

With experience: You need legal work after your law degree (J.D.): 1 year for GS-12, 1.5 years for GS-13, 2.5 years for GS-14, and 4 years for GS-15. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee you will be selected at that grade level. Aviation, space, or admiralty litigation experience is strongly preferred.

With education: You need a J.D. law degree (or equivalent) from a school accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A foreign law degree can count if a credentialing agency shows it is comparable to accredited U.S. education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active member in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume showing relevant experience, no more than 2 pages
  • Writing sample, no more than 10 pages, written in the past 3 years
  • DD-214 or other veteran documents, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, if you claim 10-point preference
  • Proof that foreign education is comparable to U.S. accredited education, if you use it
  • Attendance and degree information only from accredited schools, if you rely on education

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

Tips for this job:

  • State your veterans' preference type on your resume and attach your DD-214 if you claim it.
  • Keep your writing sample under 10 pages and written in the past 3 years.
  • Show your post-J.D. legal experience with dates on a resume of no more than 2 pages.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel required, described as extensive travel at 75% or less of the time.

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

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Background investigation, including drug testing
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959, as applicable
  • 2-year trial period may be required
  • Top Secret security clearance, with SCI access 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
$74,678 – $197,200 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-15 · General Schedule
Location
Location Negotiable After Selection
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
75% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
AT-13105380-27-JS

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