Closing Date: 10th July, 2026
Description:
Summary:The Corporate/Financial Litigation Section handles an array of cases that reach all facets of the United States' economy, with a focus on federal programs that implicate significant financial and property interests of the government. Well-qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $25,000, depending on qualifications, education, and other factors. All recipients of a signing bonus are required to fulfill a service obligation.
Duties:
The Corporate/Financial Litigation Section seeks experienced attorneys to represent the United States in a broad range of complex litigation matters. Trial Attorneys in the Section have a varied practice that includes both affirmative and defensive litigation in the United States bankruptcy, district and appellate courts. The practice encompasses, but is not limited to, bankruptcy, contract disputes, government loan and grant programs, and a variety of other matters involving the recovery of money for the United States. Trial Attorneys are expected to handle all phases of litigation, including conducting legal research and analysis, authoring motions, briefs and other legal documents, managing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, arguing motions, and conducting trials. Trial Attorneys communicate regularly with client agencies, Department of Justice leadership, opposing counsel, and others. Trial Attorneys work on both individual and team cases in support of the Branch's and Department's mission of defending the interests of the United States.
This is not a remote location position. You will be required to work in person five days a week.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants with proven advocacy and legal writing skills preferred. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking, and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases are highly desirable.
Trial Period Statement
As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
Or
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. It Is Your Responsibility to Timely Provide Such Evidence by Submitting Proof of Creditability of Education as Evaluated by A Credentialing Agency with Your Application Materials. More Information May Be Found at Https://www.Ed.Gov/about/initiatives/international-Affairs/recognition-Of-Foreign-Qualifications
All Documentation Must Be in English or Include an English Translation.
Additional Information:
The Division Plans to Onboard New Attorneys by September 6, 2026, with Recruitment Incentives Contingent upon The Availability of Funding. Because the Onboarding Process Can Be Lengthy and Funding Is Limited, Applicants Are Strongly Encouraged to Submit Their Completed Application as Soon as Possible for Consideration.
Applicants Approved for A Signing Bonus Must Sign a Service Agreement Prior to Onboarding, Committing to A Two (2) Year Service Period.
Applicants Who Are Currently Employed by The Federal Government Are Not Eligible for A Recruitment Incentive.
Veteran Preference: If You Are Entitled to Or Claim Veterans' Preference (vp), You Should Indicate the Type of Veteran Preference (5 or 10 Points) You Are Claiming on Your Resume. in Order to Determine Your Eligibility, You Can Find Additional Information At: Http://www.Opm.Gov/policy-Data-Oversight/veterans-Services/vet-Guide/.
There Is No Formal Rating System for Applying Veterans' Preference to Attorney Appointments in The Excepted Service; However, the Department of Justice Considers Veterans' Preference Eligibility as A Positive Factor in Attorney Hiring. Applicants Eligible for Veterans' Preference Must Include that Information in Their Cover Letter or Resume and Attach Supporting Documentation (e.G., the Dd 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and Other Supporting Documentation) to Their Submissions. Although the "point" System Is Not Used, per Se, Applicants Eligible to Claim 10-Point Preference Must Submit Standard Form (sf) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and Submit the Supporting Documentation Required for The Specific Type of Preference Claimed (visit the Opm Website, Www.Opm.Gov/forms/pdf_Fill/sf15.Pdffor a Copy of Sf 15, Which Lists the Types of 10-Point Preferences and The Required Supporting Document(s).
Doj Eeo Statement/policy: U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Issued December 31, 2025 (https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline)
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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.
Schedule A: Doj Welcomes and Encourages Applications from Persons with Disabilities and Is Firmly Committed to Satisfying Its Affirmative Obligations Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to Ensure that Persons with Disabilities Have Every Opportunity to Be Hired and Advanced on The Basis of Merit Within the Department. Doj Also Encourages Eligible Schedule a Applicants to Submit Their Resumes to Resume@benderconsult.Com, and Reference "federal Career Opportunities" in The Subject Line. Additional Information Is Found At: Www.Benderconsult.Com.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless Otherwise Required by Law, (https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline) the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act Prohibits Employees of The U.S. Department of Justice or A Federal Contractor Acting on Its Behalffrom Inquiring About an Applicant's Criminal History Record, Either in Writing or Orally, Before that Individual Receives a Conditional Offer of Employment. Applicants Who Believe They Have Been Subjected to A Violation of The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, May Submit a Written Co
This is not a remote location position. You will be required to work in person five days a week.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
- All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
- May require completion of a 2-year trial period. (Please refer to the trial period statement under Qualifications.)
- May be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
- It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected, you will be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Qualifications:
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
- To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have up to one (1) year of legal experience.
- To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have minimum (1) or more years post-J.D. legal experience
- To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one and one-half (1.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience.
- To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must possess at least two and one-half (2.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience.
- To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants with proven advocacy and legal writing skills preferred. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking, and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases are highly desirable.
Trial Period Statement
As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
Or
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. It Is Your Responsibility to Timely Provide Such Evidence by Submitting Proof of Creditability of Education as Evaluated by A Credentialing Agency with Your Application Materials. More Information May Be Found at Https://www.Ed.Gov/about/initiatives/international-Affairs/recognition-Of-Foreign-Qualifications
All Documentation Must Be in English or Include an English Translation.
Additional Information:
The Division Plans to Onboard New Attorneys by September 6, 2026, with Recruitment Incentives Contingent upon The Availability of Funding. Because the Onboarding Process Can Be Lengthy and Funding Is Limited, Applicants Are Strongly Encouraged to Submit Their Completed Application as Soon as Possible for Consideration.
Applicants Approved for A Signing Bonus Must Sign a Service Agreement Prior to Onboarding, Committing to A Two (2) Year Service Period.
Applicants Who Are Currently Employed by The Federal Government Are Not Eligible for A Recruitment Incentive.
Veteran Preference: If You Are Entitled to Or Claim Veterans' Preference (vp), You Should Indicate the Type of Veteran Preference (5 or 10 Points) You Are Claiming on Your Resume. in Order to Determine Your Eligibility, You Can Find Additional Information At: Http://www.Opm.Gov/policy-Data-Oversight/veterans-Services/vet-Guide/.
There Is No Formal Rating System for Applying Veterans' Preference to Attorney Appointments in The Excepted Service; However, the Department of Justice Considers Veterans' Preference Eligibility as A Positive Factor in Attorney Hiring. Applicants Eligible for Veterans' Preference Must Include that Information in Their Cover Letter or Resume and Attach Supporting Documentation (e.G., the Dd 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and Other Supporting Documentation) to Their Submissions. Although the "point" System Is Not Used, per Se, Applicants Eligible to Claim 10-Point Preference Must Submit Standard Form (sf) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and Submit the Supporting Documentation Required for The Specific Type of Preference Claimed (visit the Opm Website, Www.Opm.Gov/forms/pdf_Fill/sf15.Pdffor a Copy of Sf 15, Which Lists the Types of 10-Point Preferences and The Required Supporting Document(s).
Doj Eeo Statement/policy: U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Issued December 31, 2025 (https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline)
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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.
Schedule A: Doj Welcomes and Encourages Applications from Persons with Disabilities and Is Firmly Committed to Satisfying Its Affirmative Obligations Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to Ensure that Persons with Disabilities Have Every Opportunity to Be Hired and Advanced on The Basis of Merit Within the Department. Doj Also Encourages Eligible Schedule a Applicants to Submit Their Resumes to Resume@benderconsult.Com, and Reference "federal Career Opportunities" in The Subject Line. Additional Information Is Found At: Www.Benderconsult.Com.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless Otherwise Required by Law, (https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline) the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act Prohibits Employees of The U.S. Department of Justice or A Federal Contractor Acting on Its Behalffrom Inquiring About an Applicant's Criminal History Record, Either in Writing or Orally, Before that Individual Receives a Conditional Offer of Employment. Applicants Who Believe They Have Been Subjected to A Violation of The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, May Submit a Written Co
