Offices, Boards and Divisions

Trial Attorney - Environmental Crimes Section

Department of Justice

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Pay
$169,279 per year – $197,200 per year
Application deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Job level
GS-15 to GS-15
Schedule
1
Work style
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Application details, eligibility, and closing dates can change. Confirm them on the official USAJOBS announcement.

About this job

The Energy and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced criminal litigators for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, D.C. One or more vacancies may be filled. This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date to 11/16/2026.

How to apply

You must apply online through USAJOBS. Click on the APPLY Online button. Follow the prompts to answer a few questions and submit all required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter with brief statement of interest, writing sample, law school transcript, and DD-214 (if applicable). To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ Internet Sites: For more information about the Environment and Natural Resources Division, visit the web site at: http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd . This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the Internet at: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers

Source and verification

Announcement ENRD-26-066-EXC is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: IA.

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