Trial Attorney - Environmental Crimes Section

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The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced litigators for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, D.C. One or more vacancies may be filled. The first cut-off date for referral of applicants will be 6/12/2026. The second cut-off date will be on the closing date of 6/29/2026. 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 at least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or judicial experience to qualify for the GS-15 grade level. Applicants should have a minimum of three criminal jury trials. Experience as a Federal, State or Local prosecutor or defender is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess not only the requisite criminal litigation experience, but also an interest in environmental protection and enforcement. YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement if you are using experience to meet all or part of the qualification requirements. Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the experience requirement. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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