Trial Attorney - Land Acquisition & Civil Litigation

Offices-to-go is looking for Trial Attorney - Land Acquisition & Civil Litigation in Washington, DC.
This local job opportunity with ID 3706314141 is live since 2026-06-09 08:44:31.
Duties

LAS attorneys are actively involved in every facet of our title work and cases, from pre‑filing consultation with client‑agencies to discovery, motion practice, negotiations, and trial. On a day‑to‑day basis, attorneys address case management issues, engage in case development, negotiate with opposing counsel, draft substantive motions and briefs, take depositions, present oral arguments, and conduct trials before juries, judges, and land commissions. Attorneys work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment, consulting closely with client‑agencies and expert witnesses to develop successful and fair litigation positions.

New attorneys will soon handle their own cases but will also be teamed with experienced co‑counsel on more complex matters, and will have access to substantive, ongoing training in all aspects of civil litigation and real estate law. Within the first two years of employment, attorneys typically participate in a trial.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must complete a background investigation to include pre‑employment drug testing.
• Selective Service registration is required, as applicable.
• You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit of salary.
• J.D. degree required, must be an active member of the bar, any jurisdiction.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Experience in litigation, administrative law, and/or environmental law is highly desirable. Years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level.

Washington DC

• GS‑13 ($121,785 - $158,322)
• GS‑14 ($143,913 - $187,093)
• GS‑15 ($169,279 - $197,200)

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre‑accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Veterans Preference

Veterans who are entitled to or claim veteran preference (VP) should indicate the type of veteran preference (5 or 10 points) they are claiming on their application.

Selective Service

Selective Service: If you were born male on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits

A federal employee and his or her family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether it is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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