Trial Attorney

Summary About the Position: This position is located with the Headquarters of the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Civilian Personnel Litigation Branch at Fort Belvoir, VA. If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position. Responsibilities Serves as a senior attorney for the Civilian Personnel Litigation Branch of the Army Litigation Division. Assumes primary responsibility for the preparation, filing, and argument of pleadings necessary to advance the Army's position, either alone or with the Department of Justice. Acts as principal or sole trial attorney to handle cases completely before the U.S. District Court, Court of Federal Claims, or Circuit Court of Appeals. Asserts the Army position in negotiations so that Army financial interests and contractual rights are protected. Acts as...