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Trial Attorney - Land Acquisition Section (Open Continuous)

Department of Justice

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Pay
$121,785 per year – $197,200 per year
Application deadline
Sep 30, 2027
Job level
GS-13 to GS-15
Schedule
1
Work style
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About this job

The Energy and Natural Resources Division is seeking experienced civil litigators for the Land Acquisition Section. This Section is responsible for acquiring real property on behalf of the United States through litigation, title review, and collaboration with agencies for purposes ranging from establishing national parks, expanding military installations, rebuilding energy and transportation systems, and facilitating border security.

How to apply

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 7, 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, your resume, and DD-214 (if applicable) to: ATTYAPPLY-LAS.ENRD@USDOJ.GOV Subject Line: ENRD-27-004-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; for more information about the Land Acquisition Section, visit the web site at: https://www.justice.gov/enrd/land-acquisition-section. This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the Internet at: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.

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Announcement ENRD-27-004-EXC (4247) 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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