About the role
The Environmental Defense Section is seeking attorneys to represent the United States in complex civil litigation arising under a broad range of environmental statutes.
What you will do
- Represent the United States in civil litigation under statutes including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, TSCA, SDWA, RCRA, and FIFRA.
- Handle all aspects of complex litigation, including pre-trial tasks, trial preparation, discovery, expert witness management, depositions, oral arguments, and settlement negotiations.
- Provide counsel to client agencies and other DOJ components on litigation, draft regulations, and other environmental and administrative law issues.
- Coordinate with United States Attorney's offices, the Office of the Solicitor General, and State Attorney Generals offices.
What you need
- Experience in complex civil litigation.
- Knowledge of environmental statutes and administrative law.
- Ability to appear and argue cases in federal district courts and courts of appeals.
About the role
Contract: full-time
Location: Washington, DC, or Denver, CO
Salary: $99,800–$197,200 Per Year
Skills
environmental lawcivil litigationlegal researchlegal writingcourt appearancesregulatory complianceadministrative lawnegotiationcase management
Source: USAJOBS.gov • Retrieved: 2026-11-03
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