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Government
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 2 yrs required
Trial Attorney The candidate serves as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. Participates in all aspects of the work of the Office; none of them specializes in any particular subject. Reviews and revises these documents, often substantially or completely rewriting them. Works on briefs on the merits, petitions for writs of certiorari, jurisdictional statements, briefs in opposition, motions to affirm, papers relating to stays, and other forms of motion practice before the US Supreme Court. Reviews recommendations as to whether the government should seek US Supreme Court review in cases it has lost, whether the US should appeal to intermediate appellate courts cases it has lost in the trial courts, whether the US should pursue rehearing en banc when cases are lost at the appellate level. Prepares memoranda to the Solicitor General containing such recommendations and also memoranda discussing other legal problems as assigned; drafts correspondence; and advises the Solicitor General on different aspects of the work of the Office. Argues cases before the US Supreme Court–ordinarily two to three times each Supreme Court term. Should have a J.D. degree and active Bar membership. Exceptional and strong academic background is required. Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged. Significant federal appellate litigation experience is needed. Broad experience in areas of law germane to federal governmental practice is essential. Exceptional writing skills are a must. Should have strong oral advocacy skills. Application Deadline: August 9, 2021.
Submit resume or current OF 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment); a narrative statement addressing the qualifications listed above; a writing sample; law school transcript; and copy of most recent performance rating (if applicable).
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