Trial Attorney - Natural Resources Section (Open Continuous)

The Natural Resources Section has one of the most dynamic and complex practices in the Energy and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, representing virtually every federal agency in federal district courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and state courts in novel litigation arising under more than 80 natural resource, environmental, and cultural resource statutes. The Natural Resources Section seeks experienced litigators in Washington DC and Denver, Colorado.

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 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, a writing sample, and DD-214 (if applicable) to: ATTYAPPLY-NRS.ENRD@USDOJ.GOV Subject Line: ENRD-27-001-EXC Note: While law school transcripts 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.