Job Summary

The Torts Branch is seeking a Trial Attorney for its Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Section. The FTCA Section handles a wide variety of complex, and often controversial, suits filed against the United States under the FTCA. These suits arise from, among other conduct, the provision of medical care at federal facilities or community health centers, federal regulatory activities, law enforcement and immigration enforcement, and management of federal lands.

Job Description

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and be an active member of a bar in good standing. Applicants should have excellent writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and have a strong interest in litigation. You must also be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must have at least: one and a half years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; two and a half years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. Ideal candidates will have: Post-JD litigation experience in federal courts. Excellent research and writing skills, as well as experience presenting oral arguments. Substantial firsthand experience handling complex litigation. Demonstrated ability to handle all phases of discovery, including working with expert witnesses. Excellent analytical ability and the capacity to articulate critical issues in a wide variety of cases. The ability to work well on individual projects and on team projects. A demonstrated record of being able to balance a diverse and constantly changing workload and the ability to set priorities appropriately.