Trial Attorney for Appellate Matters - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

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Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants must have the years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal experience and a demonstrated interest in court of appeals litigation for the specific grade level requirements listed below: At least 1 year of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-12 grade level.

At least 1.5 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level. At least 2.5 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-14 grade level. At least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-15 grade level. Ideal candidates will have federal appellate litigation experience including the defense of agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act; experience managing complex litigation; superior writing and editing skills; familiarity with federal pollution-control statutes and administrative law issues; and familiarity with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Judicial clerkship and law review experience is highly desirable. Years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range for Denver, CO.: GS-12 ($ 99,800 - USD 129,742) GS-13 (USD 118,675 - USD 154,280) GS-14 (USD 140,239 - USD 182,316) GS-15 (USD 164,956 - USD 197,200) The possible salary range for Washington D.C.: GS-12 (USD 102,415 - USD 133,142) GS-13 (USD 121,785 - USD 158,322) GS-14 (USD 143,913 - USD 187,093) GS-15 (USD 169,279 - USD 197,200)

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