Business & FinanceHybrid
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice, Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, DC
$121,785–197,200/yr
Posted Oct 9, 2026 · Apply by Oct 30, 2026
What you’d do
Appellate attorneys write briefs and argue cases in the federal courts of appeals, draft briefs and certiorari petitions for the Solicitor General, and advise Department leadership and federal prosecutors on criminal-law issues. Found on USAJOBS on Oct 9, 2026. Apply through the official announcement.
You’ll need
- J.D. or law degree
- Active bar membership
- Experience in appellate litigation
- Legal brief writing and oral argument
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