Trial Attorney (Detail to Camp Lejeune Justice Act Unit)

The CLJA Unit defends litigation brought under the "Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022" (CLJA), Pub. L. No. 117-168, § 804, 136 Stat. 1802, 1802-04 (2022). This statute aims to provide appropriate relief to service members and others who were injured as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. This is a 6-month non-reimbursable detail with the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) Unit with an option to extend. Applicants should receive supervisory approval before applying.

**Qualifications:**
Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicants should also have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases are highly desirable. This is a public trust position that is subject to a current background investigation but does not require or provide a clearance. Under a detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee's base pay. The positions will be filled at the employee's current grade level.