Trial Attorney for Appellate Matters - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)

The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) is seeking attorneys to specialize in defending against challenges to rules and other final EPA actions under the major pollution control statutes (e.g., the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substance Control Act) that are filed as petitions for review in the courts of appeals under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 15. These positions will also provide the opportunity, if desired, to work on select district court matters from the Section's docket.

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 5, 2026, and continue on an as-needed basis as specific vacancies and operational needs arise, but no later than April 5, 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, your resume, and DD-214 (if applicable) to: ATTYAPPLY-EDS.ENRD@usdoj.gov Subject Line: ENRD-27-002-EXC Trial Attorney for Appellate Matters 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.