Trial Attorney
HQDA Field Operating Agencies and Staff Support Agencies
Fort Belvoir, VirginiaDepartment of the Army$169K – $197K
Posted 3 weeks ago · via Usajobs
Job Description
Summary
About the Position: This position is located with the Headquarters of the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Civilian Personnel Litigation Branch at Fort Belvoir, VA. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position.Duties
- Serves as a senior attorney for the Civilian Personnel Litigation Branch of the Army Litigation Division.
- Assumes primary responsibility for the preparation, filing, and argument of pleadings necessary to advance the Army's position, either alone or with the Department of Justice.
- Acts as principal or sole trial attorney to handle cases completely before the U.S. District Court, Court of Federal Claims, or Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Asserts the Army position in negotiations so that Army financial interests and contractual rights are protected.
- Acts as negotiator for the Army in contacts with attorneys representing adverse interests and with senior attorneys within the Department of Justice.
- Represents the Department of the Army concerning litigation matters at conferences with Senior Department of Justice officials, representatives of Army commands and agencies.
- Renders legal advice or prepares opinions concerning matters not in litigation but which, because of their nature, require prompt action to avoid litigation.
- Confers, gives guidance, and advises other attorneys within the Division, the field, and in other agencies concerning litigation strategy and the defense or implementation of agency policy in litigation.