Washington Litigation Attorney Jobs in Government

Trial Attorney The candidate will represent the interests of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in all cases filed in the US Court of Federal Claims under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The cases involve claims of injury as a result of the receipt of vaccines covered by the Act. Will independently manage heavy caseloads, and while streamlined procedures are utilized, many cases involve complex scientific issues of causation that requir... read more

Attorney Advisor The candidate play a critical role in the nation’s effort to prevent acts of international terrorism and to thwart the intelligence activities of hostile foreign powers. OI attorneys handle a wide range of complex and highly sensitive legal matters involving terrorism and counterintelligence, primarily arising under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Will be handling the litigation caseload of the office work in coordination with federal p... read more

Attorney-Adviser - Senior Counsel to the Director, SK 16 The candidate will provide responsibilities include: Serving as an expert adviser and consultant to the Director on examination related issues, questions of law and administrative policy involved in the operations of the SEC and in its contacts with industry, private and professional associations, state, local, and foreign governments, and the general public. Preparing and coordinating the preparation of presentation... read more

Assistant General Counsel The candidate will be an attorney specializing in providing legal advice with respect to federal government fiscal operations as they relate to the judiciary. The subject areas to be assigned may vary over time but are anticipated to include providing analysis and legal advice on laws and regulations governing the judiciary's operations related to payments, collections, reimbursements and investments. Must have excellent legal research and analyti... read more

General Attorney The candidate will provide duties include: Defend the FBI throughout all phases of employment litigation, including class actions, pending nationwide before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board (“MSPB”) and in ensuing appeals. Defend the FBI in whistle blower retaliation cases. Assist in representing the FBI in personnel-related litigation in the federal courts of the United States. Provide legal advice an... read more

Attorney Advisor - GS 13 The candidate will serve as an Attorney Advisor for the Executive Office of United States Attorneys (EOUSA) located in the Freedom of Information & Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Office. The primary purpose of the position is to provide a wide range of legal advisory services with respect to FOIA matters for the Assistant Director, FOIA/PA staff, management and staff of EOUSA, the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) and their staff. Serves as an Attorney... read more

Trial Attorney The candidate serves as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. The work is assigned primarily on the basis of their availability and background knowledge when the particular matter reaches the Office. Drafts of the various documents and papers filed in the U.S. Supreme Court are prepared in the various operating divisions of the Department or by the regulatory agencies. Reviews and revises these documents, often substantially or completely rewriting them. Wo... read more

General Attorney The candidate will provide duties include: Serve as legal counsel to the FBI in FOIA lawsuits brought in Federal court; state open records lawsuits brought in state courts; affirmative injunction litigation brought in Federal courts to prevent disclosure of FBI information and records by state and local agencies; and Privacy Act litigation regarding access or amendment requests. Work closely with the Civil Division of the Department of Justice and U.S. Att... read more

Trial Attorney Duties : Serves as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. Each of the Assistants to the Solicitor General participates in all aspects of the work of the Office; none of them specializes in any particular subject. The work is assigned primarily on the basis of their availability and background knowledge when the particular matter reaches the Office. The Office primarily performs a reviewing function. Drafts of the various documents and papers filed in the U.S... read more

Trial Attorney-Corporate/Financial Litigation - GS 13 – 15 The candidate represent the United States in a broad range of complex litigation matters. Attorneys in the Section have a varied practice that includes both affirmative and defensive litigation in the United States district and appellate courts. The practice encompasses to - bankruptcy, contract disputes, government loan and grant programs, and a variety of other matters involving the recovery of money for the Un... read more