Trial Attorney - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) is seeking attorneys to represent the United States in complex and diverse civil litigation arising under a broad range of environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; Toxic Substances Control Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 28, 2026, and continue on an as-needed basis as specific vacancies and operational needs arise, but no later than September 30, 2027. You may only apply to this vacancy once. No updates will be permitted. We will review applications, interview candidates, and make selections continuously as they arrive. Please email a cover letter, resume, and DD-214 (if applicable) to: ATTYAPPLY-EDS.ENRD@usdoj.gov Subject Line: ENRD-27-007-EXC Note: While law school transcripts, writing samples, and related documents are not required to apply, candidates selected to move forward must provide them upon request. No telephone calls or status inquiries please. We will reach out should there be an interest. Internet Sites: For more information about the Energy 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.