Attorney-Trial

Full-time

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SEO Friendly Job Title: Attorney-Trial (General) - Office of Solicitor General (OSG)

H1 Heading: Join the Department of Justice as an Attorney-Trial (General) in the Office of Solicitor General (OSG)!

H2 Headings:
- Represent the federal government in Supreme Court litigation
- Participate in all aspects of OSG's work
- Argue cases before the Supreme Court

Bullet Points:
- Conduct and supervise federal government's litigation in Supreme Court
- Determine whether to seek Supreme Court review in cases involving government
- Decide on government's position in other Supreme Court litigation
- Make recommendations on appeals and rehearing en banc
- Argue cases before Supreme Court
- Must be . Citizen or National
- . degree and active bar membership required
- Exceptional academic background preferred
- Federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged
- Significant federal appellate litigation experience required
- Strong writing and oral advocacy skills necessary
- Ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys
- Eligibility for benefits depends on type of position and employment status

Salary Information: $163,964 - $191,900 per year

Experience Information:
- . degree and active bar membership required
- Exceptional academic background preferred
- Federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged
- Significant federal appellate litigation experience required
- Broad experience in areas of law relevant to federal government practice
- Strong writing and oral advocacy skills necessary
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys

Organization Information: Department of Justice - Office of Solicitor General (OSG)

Department Information: Department of Justice - Office of Solicitor General (OSG)

Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Office of Solicitor General (OSG)

Summary:
- OSG represents federal government in Supreme Court litigation
- Determines government's position in other Supreme Court cases
- Makes recommendations on appeals and rehearing en banc
- Argues cases before Supreme Court
- Must be . Citizen or National
- . degree and active bar membership required
- Exceptional academic background preferred
- Federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged
- Significant federal appellate litigation experience required
- Strong writing and oral advocacy skills necessary
- Ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys
- Salary: $163,964 - $191,900 per year
- Department of Justice - Office of Solicitor General (OSG)

Not applicable

Comprehensive benefits package

Not specified

Litigation, Legal Research, Writing, Oral Advocacy, Supervision

J.D. degree required.

Submit application to Rebecca Rios, . Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Main, Room 5140Washington, . 20530 or .

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, active bar membership, exceptional academic background, federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged, significant federal appellate litigation experience, broad experience in areas of law germane to federal governmental practice, exceptional writing skills, strong oral advocacy skills, demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys, providing guidance and assistance.

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